(ca. 1120–1196). Maurice had a strong episcopal career, culminating in his project to rebuild the Carolingian cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, which led to the cathedral we know today. It was begun, but not finished, in his lifetime. Born at...

Maurice de Sully (died September 11, 1196) was Bishop of Paris from 1160 until his death. He was born of humble parents at Sully-sur-Loire (Soliacum), near Orléans, at the beginning of the twelfth century. He came to Paris towards 1140 and studied for...