Suger

British  

/ suːˈʒɛə /

noun

1. 1081–1151, French ecclesiastic and statesman, who acted as adviser to Louis VI and regent (1147–49) to Louis VII. As abbot of Saint-Denis (1122–51) he influenced the development of Gothic architecture

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Example Sentences

Abbot Suger of Saint-Denis, on the French capital’s outskirts, invented this art style in the early 1100s to glorify God in a spectacular new way.

From The Guardian • Apr. 16, 2019

Aided by his able minister Suger, Louis managed before his death to add to the possessions of his house the �le de France and a prospective claim to Poitou and Aquitaine.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" by Various

In 1147, the suburb of St. Remi, which the archbishop refused to allow to become attached to the "Commune" rose in revolt and was only appeased by the intervention of St. Bernard and Suger.

From Rheims and the Battles for its Possession Illustrated Michelin Guides to the Battle-Fields (1914-1918) by Various

It dates from about 1140-1151, and was executed under the care of the famous Abbot Suger.

From A History of Art for Beginners and Students Painting, Sculpture, Architecture by Waters, Clara Erskine Clement

Louis, by the grace of God king of France and Aquitaine, to his beloved and most faithful friend Suger, the very reverend Abbot of St. Denis, health and good wishes.

From The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple by Addison, Charles G.