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Bonaventure

Bonaventure ( ; ; ; born Giovanni di Fidanza; 1221 – 15 July 1274) was an Italian Catholic Franciscan bishop, cardinal, scholastic theologian and philosopher.

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Bonaventure was an Italian Catholic friar and bishop from the 13th century who became a cardinal and made important contributions to theology and philosophy. He matters because he was one of the most influential religious thinkers of his time, helping to shape how the Catholic Church understood and taught its beliefs.

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Born: 1221-00-00
Died: 1274-00-00
Works: 21

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Life
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Writings
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Theology
Canonisation
Places, churches, and schools named in his honour
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United States
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Philippines
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Bonaventure ( ; ; ; born Giovanni di Fidanza; 1221 – 15 July 1274) was an Italian Catholic Franciscan bishop, cardinal, scholastic theologian and philosopher.

The seventh Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, he also served for a time as Bishop of Albano. He was canonised on 14 April 1482 by Pope Sixtus IV. In 1588 Pope Sixtus V declared him a Doctor of the Church named as the "Seraphic Doctor" (). His feast day is 15 July.