Thomas of Cantimpré

Thomas of Cantimpré (1201–1270) was a hagiographer, writer and philosopher.

Also recorded as Thomas of Cantimpre; Thomas van Cantimpré.

Overview

Born at Sint-Pieters-Leeuw in 1201, died at Leuven in 1270.

In detail

training under Albertus Magnus is recorded. the recorded working language is medieval Latin.

Positions recorded include canon.

Works named in the authority record are Liber de natura rerum, Bonum universale de apibus, Supplementum ad vitam Mariae Oigniacensis, Vita sanctae Christinae, Vita sanctae Margaretae Yprensis and Vita piae Lutgardis.

Work by Thomas of Cantimpré is recorded in the collections of Museum De Lakenhal.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Thomas of Cantimpré”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q572799: Thomas of Cantimpré

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