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Abbot Suger and Saint-Denis

Type Event Region Europe Time 1140–1149

In the 1140s Abbot Suger of Saint-Denis rebuilt the abbey church, pioneering Gothic architecture;…

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  1. 1140–1144Saint-Denis Cathedral · Saint-DenisSuger oversaw the expansion of the west front and choir of Saint-Denis Cathedral, using pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and large stained-glass windows, regarded as a milestone of early Gothic architecture; the new church was consecrated in 1144.
  2. 1147–1149Saint-Denis · Île-de-FranceDuring Louis VII's eastern campaign, Suger handled the affairs of the realm as regent and continued to shape Saint-Denis as the Capetian royal necropolis and center of royal ceremonial, consolidating the alliance between the abbey and the crown.

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