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Bonaventure

Bonaventure (1221–1274) was a theologian, regular priest and philosopher.

Also recorded as Giovanni di Fidanza; Giovanni Fidanza; Bonaventura; Saint Bonaventure; Saint Bonaventura; Saint Bonaventure O.F.M..

Overview

Recorded at birth as Giovanni Fidanza.

Born at Bagnoregio in 1221, died at Lyon in 1274.

In detail

Bonaventure studied at University of Paris. training under Alexander of Hales, Eudes Rigaud and John of la Rochelle is recorded. John Peckham and Matthew of Aquasparta are recorded as having studied under Bonaventure. the recorded working language is medieval Latin, medieval Italian and Old French.

The field of work recorded is theology, administration and management of the church and scholasticism.

Employment is recorded with University of Paris. Positions recorded include Cardinal-Bishop of Albano and Minister General of the Order of Franciscans.

Works named in the authority record are Collationes in Hexaemeron, Breviloquium, Vitis mystica, Lignum vitae, Summa theologiae and Soliloquium de quatuor mentalibus exercitiis.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Bonaventure”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q43746: Bonaventure

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