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Hugh of Saint Victor (c. 1096 – 11 February 1141) was a Saxon canon regular and a leading theologian and writer on mystical theology.
Hugh of Saint-Victor was an eminent scholastic theologian who began the tradition of mysticism that made the school of Saint-Victor, Paris, famous throughout the 12th century. Of noble birth, Hugh joined the Augustinian canons at the monastery of Hamersleben, near Halberstadt (now in Germany).
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Medieval philosopher, theologian, and mystical writer; b. 1096, at the manor of Hartingham in Saxony; d. 11 March, 1141. The works of Derling and of Hugonin leave no doubt that Mabillon was mistaken in declaring his birthplace to be Ypres in Flanders. He was the eldest son of Conrad, Count of Blankenburg.
From the mid-1120s until his death he was the leading master at the school of Saint-Victor. His signature appears on official acts in 1127, 1139, and again between 1133 and 1140. Only a few times did he leave the abbey, once to visit the papal court under Innocent II (1130 – 43), either in France or in Italy.
May 29, 2018 · Hugh of St-Victor (c.1096–1142). Medieval theologian, of whom little is known. About 1115 he entered St-Victor, a house of Augustinian canons in Paris.
Nov 29, 2021 · Using Hugh of St. Victor (1096–1141) as an example, the article outlines key features of medieval educational assumptions and practices that can be drawn upon to challenge and offer an alternative ...
Hugh of St. Victor (b. 1097/1101–d. 1141) was a member of the Augustinian canons regular at the Abbey of St. Victor, located on the left bank of the Seine just outside the city walls of twelfth-century Paris.
