Isidore of Seville

Spanish archbishop and saint

Isidore of Seville - Spanish archbishop and saint
Born

None
None years ago

Died

April 4th, 636
1389 years ago — None years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Spain

Links & References

Served as the archbishop of Seville from 601 until death in 636. Contributed to the establishment of Christian education and the preservation of classical knowledge. Authored the 'Etymologiae', an encyclopedic work that compiled knowledge from various disciplines, influencing medieval scholarship. Played a significant role in the Christianization of the Iberian Peninsula and served as a major theological figure during the early Middle Ages.

Authored 'Etymologiae', an encyclopedic work

Served as Archbishop of Seville

Contributed to early medieval scholarship

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