Bernard Silvestris

Bernard Silvestris (1085–1160) was a French writer and philosopher.

Also recorded as Bernard Silvester; Bernard Sylvester; Bernardus Silverstris; Bernardus Silvestris.

Overview

Born at Tours in 1085, died in 1160.

In detail

Alain of Lille is recorded as having studied under Bernard Silvestris. the recorded working language is medieval Latin and Old French.

The field of work recorded is philosophy.

Membership is recorded of School of Chartres.

Works named in the authority record are Cosmographia, Mathematicus, Experimentarius, Commentum super sex libros Eneidos Virgilii, Commentum in Martianum and De gemellis.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Bernardus Silvestris”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q523113: Bernard Silvestris

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