Theodulf of Orléans

Theodulf of Orléans was a poet, hymnwriter, theologian and catholic bishop (750–821). He was born at Aragon and died at Angers.

Also recorded as Theodulf of Orleans.

Overview

Born at Aragon in 750, died at Angers in 821.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Theodulf of Orleans. His recorded language was medieval Latin. His recorded confession was Catholic Church.

Career and activity

Recorded positions include Abbot of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire, missus dominicus and bishop of Orléans. He belonged to Benedictines.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 8: Libri Carolini, Books of Charlemagne, Église de la Très-Sainte-Trinité de Germigny-des-Prés, Expositio in Apocalypsin Iohannis, De ordine baptismi, Libellus de processione Spiritus Sancti, Expositio missae Dominus vobiscum and Versus contra iudices.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 1 named public collection.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 9 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Theodulf of Orléans (ca.750/760–821), Theodulf of Orléans (ca.750/760–821), 2022. Theodulf, Bishop of Orléans, Oxford Art Online, 2003. Theodulf of Orléans, Religion Past and Present. Theodulf of Orléans (ca.750/760–821), 2022. Theodulf Of Orléans And The Psalm Citations Of The `Libri Carolini'*, Theodulf of Orléans: Charlemagne's Spokesman against the Second Council of Nicaea, 2024.

Naming and authority record

This heading is established in VIAF (72751795). Those registers additionally record the forms Theodulf of Orléans, Bishop and saint; hymnwriter and Theodulf of Orléans, Bishop and saint.

In detail

training under Benedict of Aniane is recorded. the recorded working language is medieval Latin.

Positions recorded include Abbot of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire and missus dominicus.

Works named in the authority record are Libri Carolini, Books of Charlemagne, Église de la Très-Sainte-Trinité de Germigny-des-Prés, Expositio in Apocalypsin Iohannis, De ordine baptismi and Libellus de processione Spiritus Sancti.

Chronology

  1. 750Theodulf of Orléans born at Aragon.
  2. 787Books of Charlemagne.
  3. 821Theodulf of Orléans died at Angers.

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

    “Theodulf of Orléans”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q534814: Theodulf of Orléans

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