Francis of Mayrone

Philosopher, Deceased Person

1280 – 1327

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Who was Francis of Mayrone?

Francis of Mayrone was a French scholastic philosopher. He was a distinguished pupil of Duns Scotus, whose teaching he usually followed.

He acquired a great reputation for ability in discussion at the Sorbonne, and was known as the Doctor Illuminatus 'Enlightened teacher', as Magister Acutus or Doctor acutus, and as Magister abstractionum 'Master of abstractions'.

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Born
1280
Nationality
  • France
Profession
Died
1327

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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