Giles of Rome
Philosopher, Deceased Person
1243 – 1316
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Who was Giles of Rome?
Giles of Rome, was an archbishop of Bourges who was famed for his logician commentary on the Organon by Aristotle. Giles was styled Doctor Fundatissimus by Pope Benedict XIV. He was Prior General of the Augustinian order, and also authored two other important works, De Ecclesiastica Potestate, a major text of early 14th century papalism, and De Regimine Principum, a guide book for princes.
Writers in 14th and 15th century England such as John Trevisa and Thomas Hoccleve translated or adapted him into English.
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- Born
- 1243
Rome - Religion
- Catholicism
- Profession
- Lived in
- Rome
- Died
- 1316
Avignon
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on July 23, 2013
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