Robert Kilwardby

English cardinal and scholar

Robert Kilwardby - English cardinal and scholar
Born

1215
810 years ago

Died

September 11th, 1279
746 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

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Kilwardby served as a theologian and was appointed Cardinal by Pope Gregory X. He contributed significantly to the development of scholastic thought in the 13th century. He was also the Archbishop of Canterbury, a position he held from 1273 until his death. His leadership during this period influenced ecclesiastical politics and academic discourse in England. As a scholar, his works on logic and philosophy were significant in the context of medieval intellectual history.

Served as Archbishop of Canterbury

Appointed Cardinal by Pope Gregory X

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