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Duns Scotus

Duns Scotus (1265–1308) was a philosopher, theologian and university teacher.

Also recorded as Johannes Duns Scotus; Blessed John Duns Scotus; John Duns; Joannes Duns Scotus; Subtle Doctor; John Duns Scotus.

Overview

Recorded at birth as John Duns.

Also worked under the name Doctor Subtilis and Doctor marianus.

Born at Duns in 1265, died at Cologne in 1308.

In detail

Duns Scotus studied at Merton College and University of Oxford. training under Simon of Faversham, William of Ware and Gonsalvus of Spain is recorded. William of Ockham and Landolfo Caracciolo are recorded as having studied under Duns Scotus. the recorded working language is Latin.

The field of work recorded is philosophy, theology and education.

Employment is recorded with University of Paris.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Duns Scotus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q190089: Duns Scotus

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