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Peter Lombard

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Also known as Master of Sentences

medieval priest and theologian

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Peter Lombard (1100–1160), born Pietro in Novara, was a Catholic priest, theologian, professor, and bishop within the Kingdom of France. He was educated at the University of Paris and the University of Bologna, studying under Bernard of Clairvaux and William of Champeaux. His notable work, *Sentences*, was written in medieval Latin, the language he also spoke and wrote in alongside Old French.

Lombard’s field of work was philosophy, and he was associated with Catholicism. He taught students including William of Tyre and Adam of Balsham. He died in Paris in 1160. His works are held in the Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes collection, and he has been described in sources such as the *Encyclopædia Britannica* 11th edition and *The Nuttall Encyclopædia*.

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Person · Open Library

Works
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Top works

  • Divi Thomae Aquinatis
  • Summa theologica
  • Divi Thomae Aquinatis Summa Theologica
  • The Sentences

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Key facts

Born
c. 1096 , Novara , Lombardy
Died
21/22 August 1160, Paris , France
Occupation
Bishop of Paris
Title
Master of the Sentences
Alma mater
School of Reims , University of Bologna
Influences
Paul of Tarsus Augustine of Hippo Avicenna Pseudo-Dionysius Peter Abelard Hugh of Saint Victor
School or tradition
Scholasticism
Notable works
Libri Quattuor Sententiarum Magna glossatura
Influenced
Albert the Great Thomas Aquinas Bonaventure Duns Scotus William of Ockham Gabriel Biel

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Encyclopedic overview

Catholic Church portal Philosophy portal

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