Giles of Rome

Giles of Rome was a French philosopher, writer, catholic priest, theologian and archbishop (1243–1316). He was born at Rome and died at Avignon.

Also recorded as Gilles Colonna.

Overview

Born at Rome in 1243, died at Avignon in 1316.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Gilles Colonna. His recorded language was Latin. His recorded confession was Catholic Church.

Formation and teaching

Giles of Rome studied at University of Paris. He trained under Thomas Aquinas.

As a teacher, Giles of Rome is recorded in connection with James of Viterbo. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Career and activity

Giles of Rome worked in theology and medieval philosophy.

Recorded positions include archbishop of Bourges, Prior General of Order of Saint Augustine and superior general. He belonged to Order of St. Augustine.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 8: De regimine principum, De erroribus philosophorum, Sententia de bona fortuna, De differentia rhetoricae, ethicae et politicae, Defensorium seu correctorium, Super rhetoricorum, De ecclesiastica potestate and De formatione corporis humani in utero.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Giles of Rome (c. 1243–1316), Giles of Rome (c. 1243–1316), 2022. Giles of Rome, SpringerReference. Giles of Rome, Political Thought, SpringerReference. Chronology of the Works of Giles of Rome, A Companion to Giles of Rome, 2016. Giles of Rome, Religion Past and Present.

In detail

Giles of Rome studied at University of Paris. training under Thomas Aquinas is recorded. James of Viterbo is recorded as having studied under Giles of Rome. the recorded working language is Latin.

The field of work recorded is theology and medieval philosophy.

Positions recorded include archbishop of Bourges and Prior General of Order of Saint Augustine.

Works named in the authority record are De regimine principum, De erroribus philosophorum, Sententia de bona fortuna, De differentia rhetoricae, ethicae et politicae, Defensorium seu correctorium and Super rhetoricorum.

Chronology

  1. 1243Giles of Rome born at Rome.
  2. 1316Giles of Rome died at Avignon.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Giles of Rome”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q380647: Giles of Rome

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