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Hrotsvitha

Hrotsvitha (935–968) was a playwright, hagiographer and poet.

Also recorded as Hrosvitha; Hroswitha; Roswitha; Hrotsvit of Gandersheim.

Overview

Born at Duchy of Saxony in 935, died at Bad Gandersheim in 968.

In detail

the recorded working language is medieval Latin.

The field of work recorded is poetry and spoken drama. Terence is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Gandersheim Abbey. Positions recorded include canoness.

Works named in the authority record are Maria, Preface to saints' lives, Abraham, De ascensione Domini, Passio sancti Gongolfi martyris and Passio sancti Pelagii martyris.

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

    “Hrotsvitha”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q170248: Hrotsvitha

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