Pierre d'Ailly
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Summary
Pierre d'Ailly is a human[1]. His place of birth was Compiègne[2]. He was born on January 1, 1350[3]. He passed away in Avignon[4]. He died on August 9, 1420[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], astrologer[7], professor[8], philosopher[9], and Catholic priest[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Pierre d'Ailly's place of birth was Compiègne[2].
- Pierre d'Ailly died in Avignon[4].
- Pierre d'Ailly was born on January 1, 1350[3].
- Pierre d'Ailly was born on 1350[12].
- Pierre d'Ailly was born on 1352[13].
- Pierre d'Ailly died on August 9, 1420[5].
- Pierre d'Ailly died on January 1, 1420[14].
- Pierre d'Ailly held citizenship in Kingdom of France[15].
- Pierre d'Ailly held citizenship in France[16].
- Middle French was Pierre d'Ailly's native language[17].
- Pierre d'Ailly worked as a theologian[6].
- Pierre d'Ailly's professions included astrologer[7].
- Pierre d'Ailly's professions included professor[8].
- Pierre d'Ailly worked as a philosopher[9].
- Pierre d'Ailly worked as a Catholic priest[10].
- Pierre d'Ailly worked as a cartographer[18].
- Pierre d'Ailly's field of work was philosophy[19].
- Pierre d'Ailly held the position of cardinal[20].
- Pierre d'Ailly held the position of diocesan bishop[21].
- Pierre d'Ailly held the position of papal legate[22].
- Pierre d'Ailly held the position of papal legate[23].
- Pierre d'Ailly held the position of bishop of Limoges[24].
- Pierre d'Ailly held the position of diocesan bishop[25].
- Pierre d'Ailly was employed by University of Paris[26].
- Pierre d'Ailly was educated at Faculté de théologie catholique de Paris[27].
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Origins and Family
Pierre d'Ailly was born in Compiègne[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1350[3], 1350[12], and 1352[13]. Middle French was his native language[17].
Education
Pierre d'Ailly's education included a stint at Faculté de théologie catholique de Paris[27]. Studied under Johannes de Quercu[28] and Guillelmus Carnificis[29].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], astrologer[7], professor[8], philosopher[9], Catholic priest[10], and cartographer[18]. Pierre d'Ailly's field of work was philosophy[19]. He was employed by University of Paris[26]. Positions held include cardinal[20], a title[30]; diocesan bishop[21], an ecclesiastical occupation[31]; papal legate[22], a position[32]; bishop of Limoges[24]; and apostolic administrator[33], a position[34]. Notable students include Jean Gerson[35], a theologian[36], 1363–1429[37], of Kingdom of France[38] and Nicholas of Clamanges[39], a philosopher[40], 1363–1437[41], of Kingdom of France[42].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Imago mundi[43], a literary work[44]; Le jardin de la sainte ame[45]; Les contredictz de Franc Gontier[46], a literary work[47]; Tractatus de concordantia theologiae et astronomiae[48]; Lectura super Sententias[49]; and De falsis prophetis[50]. Things named for Pierre d'Ailly include Aliacensis[51], an impact crater[52].
Personal Life
Pierre d'Ailly's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[53].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 9, 1420[5] and January 1, 1420[14]. Pierre d'Ailly passed away in Avignon[4].
Why It Matters
Pierre d'Ailly has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Christopher Columbus[55], an explorer[56], 1451–1506[57], of Republic of Genoa[58], specialised in sea shipping[59].
Entities named for him include Aliacensis[51], an impact crater[52].
FAQs
Where was Pierre d'Ailly born?
Pierre d'Ailly's place of birth was Compiègne[2].
Where did Pierre d'Ailly die?
Pierre d'Ailly passed away in Avignon[4].
What did Pierre d'Ailly do for work?
Pierre d'Ailly worked as theologian[6], astrologer[7], professor[8], philosopher[9], and Catholic priest[10].
Where did Pierre d'Ailly go to school?
Pierre d'Ailly was educated at Faculté de théologie catholique de Paris[27].
Who did Pierre d'Ailly influence?
Pierre d'Ailly has been cited as an influence by Christopher Columbus[55].