Henry of Ghent

Philosopher, Deceased Person

1217 – 1293

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Who was Henry of Ghent?

Henry of Ghent was a scholastic philosopher, known as Doctor Solemnis, and also as Henricus de Gandavo and Henricus Gandavensis. Between the death of Thomas Aquinas in 1274 and the arrival of Duns Scotus in the early 14th century he was the leading Augustinian.

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Born
1217
Ghent
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • Netherlands
Profession
Education
  • University of Paris
Lived in
  • Ghent
Died
Jun 29, 1293
Tournai

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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