First name and chronology

Hugh

13 saints and blesseds bear the name Hugh, between 665 and 1918; the most famous is Saint Felix of Valois, celebrated on November 20th.

Chronology of the name Hugh

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 665-730Saint Hugh I, Bishop of Rouen and BayeuxGrandson of Pepin of Herstal and nephew of Charles Martel, Hugh I was an influential prelate of the 8th century holding …
  2. 863-928Blessed Hugh of PoitiersA monk and founder of the priory of Anzy-le-Duc in the 10th century, Hugh of Poitiers was a model of charity and monasti…
  3. 1024-1109Saint Hugh of ClunyBorn in Burgundy in 1024, Hugh became Abbot of Cluny at only twenty-five years old and led the order for sixty years. A …
  4. 1053-1132Saint Hugh of GrenobleBishop of Grenoble for fifty-two years, Hugh was a zealous reformer who fought against simony and corruption. He is famo…
  5. 1086-1151Blessed Hugh of MâconA childhood friend of Saint Bernard and the first Cistercian raised to the episcopate, Hugh of Mâcon was the first abbot…
  6. 1099-1164Blessed Hugh of CambraiChaplain to the Bishop of Cambrai, Hugh became the first disciple of Saint Norbert in Valenciennes. He accompanied him o…
  7. 1101-1200Saint Felix of ValoisA prince of the House of Valois, Felix renounced his titles to become a hermit and then a monk at Clairvaux. With Saint …
  8. 1101-1200Blessed Hugh of MarchiennesOriginally from Tournai, Hugh entered the Abbey of Saint-Martin despite the opposition of his family. After overcoming s…
  9. 1140-1200Saint Hugh of LincolnA Carthusian monk of Burgundian origin, Hugh became Bishop of Lincoln in 1186. Nicknamed the 'Hammer of Kings' for his f…
  10. 1173-1233Hugh CanefriA religious of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem (Hospitallers), Hugh Canefri dedicated more than fifty years of his …
  11. 1201-1300Blessed Hugh of VaucellesFormer Dean of Cambrai, Hugues de Villa retired to the monastery of Vaucelles in the 13th century to lead a life of humi…
  12. 1454-1517Hugues des HazardsHugues des Hazards (1454-1517) was the 75th Bishop of Toul. Known as the 'Good Father', this learned prelate and builder…
  13. 1858-1918Ugo De BlasiAn Italian priest of the Diocese of Lecce, Ugo De Blasi dedicated himself to the formation of the laity and Catholic Act…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Hugh's feast day?

The feast of Hugh is celebrated on November 20th, in memory of Saint Felix of Valois.

How many saints are named Hugh?

13 saints and blesseds bear the name Hugh, including Saint Felix of Valois, Saint Hugh, Saint Hugh, Saint Hugh and Hugh of Poitiers.

Who is the most famous saint named Hugh?

The most famous saint named Hugh is Saint Felix of Valois (12th century).