Abbey of St. Victor

This page is dedicated to research on the abbey of St. Victor from its inception in 1108 until the end of the twelfth century.  An abbey of canons regular who followed the rule of St. Augustine, St. Victor played a vital role in religion and politics during the twelfth century.  It stood at the center of the Gregorian reforms and the burgeoning academic enterprise in Paris. 

Major Figures at St. Victor                                               Abbots

William of Champeaux (d. 1120/21)                                      Gilduin (1113-1155)

Hugh of St. Victor (d. 1141)                                               Achard (1155-1161)

Adam of St. Victor                                                           Gunther (1161)

Achard of St. Victor (d. 1170)                                            Ernis/Ervis (1162-1172)

Andrew of St. Victor (d. 1175)                                           Guerin (1172-1192)

Robert of Melun (d. 1167)

Richard of St. Victor (d. 1173)

Walter of St. Victor (d. 1180)

Godfrey of St. Victor (d. ca. 1194)

Anonymous Victorine Works