Jacques Paul Migne
French priest and editor of Patrologia
Born
October 25th, 1800
224 years ago
Died
1875
150 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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A French priest and theologian, contributed significantly to the field of theology and religious literature. Established the Patrologia Latina, a comprehensive collection of texts by Church Fathers and later authors, which became a vital resource for scholars. Migne's work encompassed editing and publishing numerous volumes of religious writings, focusing on the preservation and accessibility of early Christian literature. His efforts laid the groundwork for future theological studies and historical research in Christianity.
Established the Patrologia Latina
Edited and published over 200 volumes of Church Fathers' works
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