Johannes Scotus Eriugena

Philosopher, Author

0815 – 0877

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Who was Johannes Scotus Eriugena?

Johannes Scotus Eriugena was an Irish theologian, Neoplatonist philosopher, and poet. He wrote a number of works, but is best known today, and had most influence in subsequent centuries, for having translated and made commentaries upon the work of Pseudo-Dionysius.

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Born
0815
Ireland
Also known as
  • Johannes Erigena
Religion
  • Catholicism
Profession
Died
0877

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on July 23, 2013

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