Abbot Suger
French abbot-statesmen, historian and the influential first patron of Gothic architecture (1080-1151)
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Summary
Abbot Suger was born on 1080[1] in Chennevières-lès-Louvres[2]. He died on January 13, 1151[3], in Saint-Denis[4]. He worked as an architect[5], historian[6], writer[7], monk[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,144 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Basilica of Saint-Denis[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[12]
- Native language: Old French[13]
- Occupation: Prince of the Church[14]
- Position held: Q132059923[15], regent of France[16], abbot[17]
- Notable work: Basilica of Saint-Denis[18], Vita Ludovici Grossi regis[19], De ordinatione[20], Libellus alter de consecratione ecclesiae sancti Dionysii[21], Liber de rebus in administratione sua gestis[22], Letters[23]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Suger de Saint-Denis[26]
- Cause of death: malaria[27]
- Religious order: Benedictines[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[35], Old French[36]
- Name in native language: Suger[37]
- Different from: sugar[38]
Why It Matters
Abbot Suger has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Abbot Suger born?
Abbot Suger was born in Chennevières-lès-Louvres[2].
Where did Abbot Suger die?
Abbot Suger died in Saint-Denis[4].
What did Abbot Suger do for work?
Abbot Suger worked as an architect[5], historian[6], writer[7], monk[8], and politician[9].