Hugh of Saint Victor

German-French canon regular and theologian
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Hugh of Saint Victor
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Hugh of Saint Victor

Summary

Hugh of Saint Victor is a human[1]. He was born in Duchy of Saxony[2]. He was born on 1096[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on February 11, 1141[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], philosopher[7], and mystic[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Hugh of Saint Victor was born in Duchy of Saxony[2].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor died in Paris[4].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor was born on 1096[3].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor died on February 11, 1141[5].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor died on 1141[10].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor held citizenship in Kingdom of France[11].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor held citizenship in Duchy of Saxony[12].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor's professions included theologian[6].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor's professions included mystic[8].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor's field of work was philosophy[13].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor held the position of cardinal[14].
  • A notable student of Hugh of Saint Victor was Clarembald of Arras[15].
  • A notable student of Hugh of Saint Victor was Robert of Melun[16].
  • A notable student of Hugh of Saint Victor was Otto of Freising[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh of Saint Victor is De institutione novitiorum[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh of Saint Victor is De tribus maximis circumstantiis gestorum[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh of Saint Victor is Chronicon[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh of Saint Victor is De sacramentis Christianae fidei[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh of Saint Victor is Super canticum Mariae[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh of Saint Victor is De modo dicendi et meditendi[23].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor's religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor is recorded as male[25].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Hugh of Saint Victor's Commons category is recorded as Hugh of Saint Victor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh of Saint Victor was born in Duchy of Saxony[2]. He was born on 1096[3].

Education

Hugh of Saint Victor studied under William of Champeaux[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], philosopher[7], and mystic[8]. Hugh of Saint Victor's field of work was philosophy[13]. He held the position of cardinal[14]. Notable students include Clarembald of Arras[15], a philosopher[29], 1110–1160[30], of France[31]; Robert of Melun[16], a Catholic priest[32], 1100–1167[33]; and Otto of Freising[17], a historian[34], 1109–1158[35], of Germany[36], specialised in Christian Church[37].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include De institutione novitiorum[18]; De tribus maximis circumstantiis gestorum[19]; Chronicon[20]; De sacramentis Christianae fidei[21], a literary work[38]; Super canticum Mariae[22]; and De modo dicendi et meditendi[23].

Personal Life

Hugh of Saint Victor's religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 11, 1141[5] and 1141[10]. Hugh of Saint Victor died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh of Saint Victor has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Hugh of Saint Victor born?

Hugh of Saint Victor was born in Duchy of Saxony[2].

Where did Hugh of Saint Victor die?

Hugh of Saint Victor died in Paris[4].

What did Hugh of Saint Victor do for work?

Hugh of Saint Victor worked as theologian[6], philosopher[7], and mystic[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [27] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Q113573231. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Encyclopedia of Medieval Philosophy. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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