Jean Gerson
Chancellor of the University of Paris
Born
December 13th, 1363
661 years ago
Died
1429
596 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Served as chancellor of the University of Paris in the early 15th century. Contributed significantly to theological discourse during the Western Schism. Advocated for the resolution of the schism and the reform of the Church. Engaged in the promotion of scholastic philosophy and ethics.
Chancellor of the University of Paris
Contributions to theological discourse
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