biography
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William of Auvergne
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also called William of Paris
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pronunciation:
[ohvairn]
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| male
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| lived:
| (c.1180–1249)
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| biography:
| Philosopher and theologian, born in Aurillac, SC France. He became professor of theology in the University of Paris (1225) and Bishop of Paris (1228–49), in which role he defended the mendicant orders and introduced various clerical reforms. His most important work is the monumental Magisterium divinale (1223–40, The Divine Teaching), in which he attempted the integration of classical Greek and Arabic philosophy with Christian theology. |
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