Pierre d'Ailly

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 ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).^[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 ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[54] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[55]

He has been cited as an influence by Christopher Columbus^[56], an explorer^[57], 1451–1506^[58], of Republic of Genoa^[59], specialised in sea shipping^[60].

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^[56].