Trudpert Neugart
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Trudpert Neugart was a Benedictine
historian. Of middle-class origin, Neugart studied in the classical schools of the Benedictine Abbeys of St George
and St. Blasien
, entered the order at the latter monastery in l759, and was ordained priest 1765; in 1767 he was appointed professor of Biblical languages at the University of Freiburg
. In 1770, however, he returned to St. Blasien where he professed
theology.
While engaged in this work he published a treatise on penance
, Doctrina de sacramento poenitentiae recte administrando (St Blasien, 1778). His abbot, Gerbert had planned the publication of a Church history of Germany on a large scale (Germania sacra). In 1780 at his request Neugart began an elaborate research into the history of the Diocese of Constance
. On Gerbert's death in 1793, Neugart declined the title of abbot but accepted the provostship of Bad Krozingen
, near Freiburg, so as to be able to devote himself entirely to historical studies. He published the original charters and documents for the history of the Diocese of Constance in a separate publication, Codex diplomaticus Alemanniae et Burgundiae transjuranae intra fines dioecesis Constantiensis (I, St. Blasien, 1791; II, St. Blansien, 1795). With this as a basis he wrote in Krozingen the first instalment of his history of the Diocese of Constance Episcopatus Constantiensis Alemannicus sub metropoli Moguntina (part I, vol. I, to the year 1100, St. Blasien 1803).
Soon the abbey of St. Blasien was secularized. Notwithstanding Neugart's efforts for its preservation it was assigned to Baden, and absorbed with all its landed possessions. In 1807 Neugart went to Vienna to negotiate for the settlement of the expelled monks in Austria, and succeeded. The abbot and monks of St. Blasien were granted the Abbey of St. Paul, near Klagenfurt
in the valley of the Lavant, suppressed by Joseph II
. Here Neugart completed the second volume of his diocesan history extending to 1308, but it was not published until 1802. He then turned his attention to the history of Carinthia and of the Abbey ot St. Paul, where he and his companions had found refuge. After his death there appeared his Historia monasterii Ord. S. Benedicti ad S. Paulum in valle inferioris Carinthiae Lavantina (Klagenfurt, 1848,1854). Several historical treatises and compilations are still in manuscript. Another work, Libellus majores maternos Rudolphi I regis exhibens, was edited by Weber (Klagenfurt, 1850).
Benedictine
Benedictine refers to the spirituality and consecrated life in accordance with the Rule of St Benedict, written by Benedict of Nursia in the sixth century for the cenobitic communities he founded in central Italy. The most notable of these is Monte Cassino, the first monastery founded by Benedict...
historian. Of middle-class origin, Neugart studied in the classical schools of the Benedictine Abbeys of St George
St. George's Abbey in the Black Forest
St. George's Abbey in the Black Forest was a Benedictine monastery in St. Georgen im Schwarzwald in the southern Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.-Foundation to Reformation:...
and St. Blasien
St. Blaise's Abbey in the Black Forest
Sankt Blaise's Abbey in the Black Forest was a Benedictine monastery in the village of St. Blasien in the Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.- 9th–12th centuries :The early history of the abbey is obscure...
, entered the order at the latter monastery in l759, and was ordained priest 1765; in 1767 he was appointed professor of Biblical languages at the University of Freiburg
University of Freiburg
The University of Freiburg , sometimes referred to in English as the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, is a public research university located in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.The university was founded in 1457 by the Habsburg dynasty as the...
. In 1770, however, he returned to St. Blasien where he professed
Profession (religious)
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theology.
While engaged in this work he published a treatise on penance
Penance
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, Doctrina de sacramento poenitentiae recte administrando (St Blasien, 1778). His abbot, Gerbert had planned the publication of a Church history of Germany on a large scale (Germania sacra). In 1780 at his request Neugart began an elaborate research into the history of the Diocese of Constance
Constance
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. On Gerbert's death in 1793, Neugart declined the title of abbot but accepted the provostship of Bad Krozingen
Bad Krozingen
Bad Krozingen is a spa town in the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated 15 km southwest of Freiburg....
, near Freiburg, so as to be able to devote himself entirely to historical studies. He published the original charters and documents for the history of the Diocese of Constance in a separate publication, Codex diplomaticus Alemanniae et Burgundiae transjuranae intra fines dioecesis Constantiensis (I, St. Blasien, 1791; II, St. Blansien, 1795). With this as a basis he wrote in Krozingen the first instalment of his history of the Diocese of Constance Episcopatus Constantiensis Alemannicus sub metropoli Moguntina (part I, vol. I, to the year 1100, St. Blasien 1803).
Soon the abbey of St. Blasien was secularized. Notwithstanding Neugart's efforts for its preservation it was assigned to Baden, and absorbed with all its landed possessions. In 1807 Neugart went to Vienna to negotiate for the settlement of the expelled monks in Austria, and succeeded. The abbot and monks of St. Blasien were granted the Abbey of St. Paul, near Klagenfurt
St. Paul's Abbey in the Lavanttal
St. Paul's Abbey in the Lavanttal is a Benedictine monastery in the village of Sankt Paul im Lavanttal in the Austrian state of Carinthia.-History:...
in the valley of the Lavant, suppressed by Joseph II
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Joseph II was Holy Roman Emperor from 1765 to 1790 and ruler of the Habsburg lands from 1780 to 1790. He was the eldest son of Empress Maria Theresa and her husband, Francis I...
. Here Neugart completed the second volume of his diocesan history extending to 1308, but it was not published until 1802. He then turned his attention to the history of Carinthia and of the Abbey ot St. Paul, where he and his companions had found refuge. After his death there appeared his Historia monasterii Ord. S. Benedicti ad S. Paulum in valle inferioris Carinthiae Lavantina (Klagenfurt, 1848,1854). Several historical treatises and compilations are still in manuscript. Another work, Libellus majores maternos Rudolphi I regis exhibens, was edited by Weber (Klagenfurt, 1850).