Thomas Cajetan
Philosopher, Author
1469 – 1534
Who was Thomas Cajetan?
Thomas Cajetan, also known as Gaetanus, commonly Tommaso de Vio or Thomas de Vio, was an Italian philosopher, theologian, cardinal and the Master of the Order of Preachers 1508-18. He was a leading theologian of his day who is now best known as the spokesman for Catholic opposition to the teachings of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation while he was the Pope's Legate in Wittenberg, and perhaps also among Catholics for his extensive commentary on the Summa Theologica of Thomas Aquinas.
He is not to be confused with his contemporary, Saint Cajetan, the founder of the Theatines.
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- Born
- Feb 20, 1469
Gaeta - Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- Italy
- Profession
- Education
- University of Padua
- Lived in
- Gaeta
- Died
- Aug 9, 1534
Rome
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on July 23, 2013
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