Alain of Lille

French theologian and poet
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Alain of Lille

Summary

Alain of Lille is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lille[2]. He was born on 1117[3]. He passed away in Nuits-Saint-Georges[4]. He died on December 29, 1202[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], philosopher[7], teacher[8], poet[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Alain of Lille's place of birth was Lille[2].
  • Alain of Lille died in Nuits-Saint-Georges[4].
  • Alain of Lille passed away in Cîteaux Abbey[12].
  • Alain of Lille was born on 1117[3].
  • Alain of Lille was born on January 1, 1114[13].
  • Alain of Lille was born on 1115[14].
  • Alain of Lille died on December 29, 1202[5].
  • Burial took place at Cîteaux Abbey[15].
  • Alain of Lille held citizenship in Kingdom of France[16].
  • Old French was Alain of Lille's native language[17].
  • Alain of Lille's professions included theologian[6].
  • Alain of Lille worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Alain of Lille worked as a teacher[8].
  • Alain of Lille's professions included poet[9].
  • Alain of Lille's professions included writer[10].
  • Alain of Lille's professions included historian[18].
  • Alain of Lille's field of work was theology[19].
  • Alain of Lille's field of work was Christianity[20].
  • Alain of Lille's field of work was scholasticism[21].
  • Alain of Lille held the position of rector[22].
  • A notable student of Alain of Lille was Ralph of Longchamp[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Alain of Lille is Liber parabolarum[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Alain of Lille is Anticlaudianus[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Alain of Lille is Tractatus de virtutibus et de vitiis et de donis spiritus sancti[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Alain of Lille is Ars praedicandi[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alain of Lille's place of birth was Lille[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1117[3], January 1, 1114[13], and 1115[14]. Old French was his native language[17].

Education

Studied under Gilbert de La Porrée[28], a theologian[29], 1070–1154[30], of France[31], specialised in philosophy[32]; Bernard Silvestris[33], a writer[34], 1085–1160[35], of France[36], specialised in philosophy[37]; Peter Abelard[38], a theologian[39], 1079–1142[40], of Kingdom of France[41], specialised in philosophy[42]; and Thierry of Chartres[43], a philosopher[44], 1100–1155[45], of Kingdom of France[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], philosopher[7], teacher[8], poet[9], writer[10], and historian[18]. Fields of work include theology[19], an academic discipline[47]; Christianity[20], a major religious group[48], founded in 0033[49]; and scholasticism[21]. Alain of Lille held the position of rector[22]. A notable student of him was Ralph of Longchamp[23].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Liber parabolarum[24], a literary work[50]; Anticlaudianus[25], a literary work[51], founded in 1200[52]; Tractatus de virtutibus et de vitiis et de donis spiritus sancti[26]; Ars praedicandi[27]; De planctu Naturae[53], a literary work[54]; and Omnis mundi creatura[55], a literary work[56].

Personal Life

Alain of Lille's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[57].

Death and Burial

Alain of Lille died on December 29, 1202[5]. Recorded place of death include Nuits-Saint-Georges[4], a commune of France[58], in France[59], founded in 1970[60] and Cîteaux Abbey[12], an abbey[61], in France[62], founded in 1098[63]. He is buried at Cîteaux Abbey[15].

Why It Matters

Alain of Lille has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Alain of Lille born?

Alain of Lille's place of birth was Lille[2].

Where did Alain of Lille die?

Alain of Lille died in Nuits-Saint-Georges[4].

What did Alain of Lille do for work?

Alain of Lille worked as theologian[6], philosopher[7], teacher[8], poet[9], and writer[10].

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