Bede
English monk and historian, author of 'Ecclesiastical History'
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Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
England
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An English monk, historian, and theologian who lived during the early Middle Ages. Bede spent most of his life at the monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow. His most significant work, 'Ecclesiastical History of the English People', provided a comprehensive account of Britain from the Roman conquest to his time, laying the foundations for the study of English history. Bede's writings were widely circulated, influencing later historical thought. He contributed to biblical commentary and was involved in the development of the calendar. Bede's scholarly work established him as a Doctor of the Church and earned him sainthood in the Catholic tradition.
Authored 'Ecclesiastical History of the English People'
Contributed to biblical commentary
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