Hugh of Fouilloy

Hugo de Folieto, Hugo of Fouilloy (* 1100 in Fouilloy at Amiens; † about 1174 in Saint -Laurent -au -Bois ) was a clergyman and author of theological works.

Hugo named after his birthplace Fouilloy Latin de Folieto. He was a clergyman and lived at a young age as a regulated Canons in the foundation of Saint -Laurent -au -Bois near Corbie. From 1132 to 1152 he was Prior of Saint -Nicolas de Régny and from 1153 to his death Prior Saint -Laurent -au -Bois the Augustinian foundation.

Hugo is the author of numerous theological works in Latin, but they were often mistaken for works of Hugh of St. Victor and were printed under his name. Hugo de Folietos works were not widely used. His works are preserved in manuscripts from the 12th to the 16th century and often deal with the allegorical view of monastic buildings.

Works

• De medicina animae
• De nuptiis
• De avibus ( created 1132-1152 )
• De claustro animae ( 4 volumes, 1160 )
• De rota verae et falsae religionis
• De pastoribus et ovibus