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Frowin of Engelberg

d. 1178 · 12th century

Frowin was abbot of Engelberg in central Switzerland from 1143 until his death in 1178. Coming from St. Blaise Abbey in the Black Forest, he built up the young monastery's library and scriptorium, which produced fine illuminated manuscripts, and wrote theological works, including a treatise on free will and a commentary on the Lord's Prayer. He is venerated as blessed.

Frowin of Engelberg
Image: Abbot Frowin · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Imperial Abbey of Engelberg

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