Jean Gerson

Jean Gerson (1363–1429) was a French theologian, writer and philosopher.

Also recorded as Johannes Arnaudi de Gersonio; Jean Charlier; John Charlier de Gerson; Jean Charlier de Gerson.

Overview

Born at Gerson in 1363, died at Lyon in 1429.

In detail

Jean Gerson studied at University of Paris. training under Gilles Deschamps and Pierre d'Ailly is recorded. Nicholas of Clamanges is recorded as having studied under Jean Gerson. the recorded working language is medieval Latin and Middle French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Employment is recorded with University of Paris.

Works named in the authority record are Donatus spiritualis, Opusculum tripartitum de preceptis decalogi, de confessione et de arte moriendi, Dialogue du cœur mondain et du cœur seulet, L'exemplaire des petits enfants, Josephina and Briefve maniere de confession pour jeunes gens.

Work by Jean Gerson is recorded in the collections of museum Huis Bergh and J. Paul Getty Museum.

Sources

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    “Jean Gerson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q281179: Jean Gerson

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