This is a list of abbots and grand priors of the Basilica of Saint-Denis.

This list is drawn mostly from Félicie d'Ayzac, Histoire de Saint-Denys (Paris, 1861), Vol. 1, pp. cxxiii–cxxxi.

Abbots

For the first part of this list, dates may indicate attestations and not dates of reign.

For the remainder of the list dates are regnal dates.

Grand priors

In 1691, Louis XIV suppressed the title of abbot and subsequent superiors bear the title of grand prior. Its revenues were given to the Maison royale de Saint-Louis.

In 1792, the abbey was secularized amidst the French Revolution. In October 1793, the tombs of the abbey were desecrated. On 25 March 1809, the buildings were given to the Maison d'éducation de la Légion d'honneur.

Notes

  1. ^ Mentioned in a charter of Dagobert I.
  2. ^ Pseudo-Fredegar places him in the reign of Dagobert I.
  3. ^ Mentioned in a charter of Chlothar III.
  4. ^ Mentioned in a charter that can be placed between 678 and 698.
  5. ^ Described with the title of custos of Saint-Denis.
  6. ^ He is mentioned only in a forged document.
  7. ^ The necrology of Saint-Denis dates his death 6 June 749.
  8. ^ Mentioned in a charter of Richard I of Normandy.
  9. ^ Mentioned in a charter of Otto III.
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