Manassès de Pougy (c. 1130 – 11 June 1190) was a member of a powerful family in Champagne, France, who was Bishop of Troyes from 1181 to 1190.
He devoted much effort to ecclesiastical discipline, enriched the monasteries and chapters and gave to the poor.
[1] Pope Lucius III (c. 1100–85) confirmed his defense of the religious orders of the diocese of Troyes in the exercise of their special rights.
[3] On 23 July 1188, during the Troyes Fairs, most of the buildings of the city were destroyed by a violent fire, including the cathedral and the Abbey of Notre Dame aux Nonnains.
Henry II, Count of Champagne (1166–97) rebuilt the abbey, and Bishop Manassès renewed the privileges of the nuns.