Jean Gerson

Chancellor of the University of Paris

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

Links & References

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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