Paul the Deacon

Paul the Deacon (720–799) was a historian, poet and writer.

Also recorded as Paulus Diaconus.

Paul the Deacon in brief

Born
720
Died
799
Known for
historian, poet, writer, monk and cleric
Place of birth
Cividale del Friuli
Contents

Overview

Born at Cividale del Friuli in 720, died at Abbey of Monte Cassino in 799.

In detail

Hilderich of Montecassino is recorded as having studied under Paul the Deacon. the recorded working language is medieval Latin and Italian.

Works named in the authority record are History of the Lombards, Gesta episcoporum Mettensium, Historia Romana, Homeliarium, Vita beati Gregorii papae and De verborum significatu.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Paul the Deacon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q160424: Paul the Deacon

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