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a French prelate, was born at Eu near the close of the 12th century. He pursued his studies at the University of Paris, where he first took the degree of doctor of theology, then that of doctor of medicine. He was appointed canon of the Church of Amiens, and in 1222 was raised to the episcopal see of that city. He patronized the celebrated architect, Robert de Luzarches, and caused the work on the cathedral of Amiens to be completed in 1288. Geoffroi died at Amiens, November 25, 1236. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.