García de Ayerbe
Spanish bishop and crusade theorist
Born
None
None years ago
Died
September 4th, 1332
692 years ago — None years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Spain
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Served as a prominent bishop in Spain during the late 13th to early 14th centuries. Contributed to the development of crusade theory, advocating for the religious motivations behind military campaigns. His writings on the crusades offered insights into the theological justification for war and the importance of holy missions. Engaged in ecclesiastical politics and sought to influence religious policies of the time.
Advocated for crusade theories
Wrote influential texts on religious wars
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