Isidore of Seville

Isidore of Seville (560–636) was a writer, musicologist and philosopher.

Also recorded as Saint Isidore of Seville; Isidor of Seville; St. Isidore, Bishop of Seville; Isidorus Hispalensis.

Overview

Born at Cartagena in 560, died at Spalis in 636.

In detail

the recorded working language is Latin and Spanish.

Positions recorded include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Seville and bishop.

Works named in the authority record are Etymologiae, Historia de regibus Gothorum, Vandalorum et Suevorum, On illustrious men, De natura rerum, De ortu et obitu patrum and De differentiis verborum.

Work by Isidore of Seville is recorded in the collections of J. Paul Getty Museum.

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

    “Isidore of Seville”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q166876: Isidore of Seville

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