Maurice de Sully
Maurice de Sully (* 1110 ; † September 11, 1196 ) was Bishop of Paris from 1160.
Life
He was of peasant origin and not related to the noble Sully family. He embarked on a spiritual career, became maître in theology , canon and archdeacon in Paris .
During his tenure as Bishop of Paris, the foundation stone was laid for the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral .
literature
- Pascal Tonazzi, Florilège de Notre-Dame de Paris (anthology) , Editions Arléa, Paris, 2007, ISBN 2-86959-795-9 .
Web links
- Free scores by Maurice de Sully in the catalog of the German National Library
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Petrus Lombardus |
Bishop of Paris 1160–1196 |
Eudes de Sully |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Maurice de Sully |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French Roman Catholic bishop |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1110 |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 11, 1196 |