Hugh of Saint-Victor

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1. c. 1096–1118Saxony · SaxonyHugh entered the Augustinian Abbey of Saint-Victor on the left bank of the Seine in Paris around 1115, founded by William of Champeaux, which emphasized contemplation and systematic teaching.
2. 1118–1133Abbey of Saint-Victor, Paris · ParisHe taught the seven liberal arts and Scripture at the abbey school, and in the Didascalicon divided knowledge into theoretical, practical, mechanical, and logical parts, arguing that secular studies should be mastered before theological reading.
3. 1133–1141Abbey of Saint-Victor, Paris · ParisIn the 1130s he completed systematic theological works such as On the Sacraments, emphasizing symbolic exegesis and the sacraments of the Church. He died in Paris on 11 February 1141, and his tradition was carried on by disciples such as Richard.