Alcuin
English monk and scholar, leading educator
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A prominent scholar and monk during the Carolingian Renaissance, focused on education and reform of the church. Served as an advisor to Charlemagne, contributing to the establishment of a standardized curriculum in monasteries. Played a significant role in the development of script, improving literacy and preserving classical texts. Founded schools which promoted learning and scholarship across the Frankish Empire.
Advised Charlemagne on educational reform
Developed the 'Carolingian minuscule' script
Founded schools to promote scholarship
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