Fulrad

Fulrad (Lat. Folredus), an early French prelate, the son of wealthy parents in Alsace, became fourteenth abbot of St. Denis, in Paris, about 750, and was for many years ambassador of kings and popes, who conferred upon him the most special privileges. He died in 784. See Smith, Dict. of Christ. Biog. s.v.; Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale; s.v.