Rabanus Maurus

Rabanus Maurus (780–856) was a theologian, writer and philosopher.

Also recorded as Rabanus Maurus Magnentius; Hrabanus; Rhabanus; Hrabanus Magnentius; Hrabanus Maurus; Raban Maur.

Rabanus Maurus in brief

Born
780
Died
856
Known for
theologian, writer, philosopher, catholic priest, entomologist, catholic deacon, composer and archbishop
Place of birth
Mainz
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Overview

Born at Mainz in 780, died at Mainz in 856.

In detail

training under Eigil of Fulda and Alcuin is recorded. Walafrid Strabo, Otfrid of Weissenburg and Rudolf of Fulda are recorded as having studied under Rabanus Maurus. the recorded working language is Latin.

Positions recorded include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mainz and head teacher.

Works named in the authority record are De universo, De laudibus sanctae crucis, De institutione clericorum, De computo, Martyrologium and Excerptio de arte grammatica Prisciani.

Sources

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    “Rabanus Maurus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q160441: Rabanus Maurus

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