Hugh of Cluny
French abbot and reformer
Born
May 13th, 1024
1001 years ago
Died
April 29th, 1109
916 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Hugh of Cluny served as the abbot of Cluny Abbey and significantly reformed monastic life in Western Christianity. Under leadership, Cluny Abbey became a center of monastic reform, emphasizing strict adherence to the Rule of St. Benedict. Hugh focused on spiritual and temporal governance throughout the Cluniac order and played a crucial role in enhancing the influence of the Benedictine monastic tradition. His tenure saw the establishment of numerous daughter houses across Europe, contributing to the spread of reformist ideas.
Reformed monastic practices at Cluny Abbey
Expanded the Cluniac order to numerous daughter houses
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