Henry Suso

Henry Suso was a German linguist, translator, philosopher, poet, hymnwriter and theologian (1295–1366). He was born at Constance and died at Ulm.

Also recorded as Henrichus Sysus; Henri De Berg; Heinrich Susa; Heinrich Seuse; Heinrich von Berg; Heinrich Suüse.

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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Henrichus Sysus, Henri De Berg, Heinrich Susa, Heinrich Seuse and Heinrich von Berg. His recorded languages were Middle High German and German. His recorded confession was Catholic Church.

Formation and teaching

As a teacher, Henry Suso is recorded in connection with Ludolph of Saxony. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 8: Minnebüchlein, Horologium sapientiae, Das Büchlein der ewigen Weisheit, Das Büchlein der Wahrheit, Vita, Sermons, Exemplar and Letters.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Henry Suso may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Henry Suso is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q303435.

In detail

Ludolph of Saxony is recorded as having studied under Henry Suso. the recorded working language is Middle High German and German.

The field of work recorded is philosophy.

Works named in the authority record are Minnebüchlein, Horologium sapientiae, Das Büchlein der ewigen Weisheit, Das Büchlein der Wahrheit, Vita and Sermons.

Chronology

  1. 1295Henry Suso born at Constance.
  2. 1295Henry Suso was born in 1295 at Constance.
  3. 1366Henry Suso died at Ulm.
  4. 1366Henry Suso died in 1366 at Ulm.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Henry Suso”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q303435: Henry Suso

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