About Abbo of Fleury
Lived 945 – 1004 (aged 58–59). Abbo of Fleury was a French mathematician, writer, philosopher and monk.
Abbo or Abbon of Fleury (; – 13 November 1004), also known as Saint Abbo or Abbon, was a monk and abbot of Fleury Abbey in present-day Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire near Orléans, France.
Life Abbo was born near Orléans and brought up in the Benedictine abbey of Fleury. He was educated at Paris and Reims, devoting himself to philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy.
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St. Abbo, St. AbbonRelated people
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Who was Abbo of Fleury?
monk and abbot of Fleury Abbey (c.945-1004)
When was Abbo of Fleury born?
Abbo of Fleury was born in 945 in Orléans.
When did Abbo of Fleury die?
Abbo of Fleury died on 13 November 1004 in La Réole.
What was Abbo of Fleury's occupation?
Abbo of Fleury was a mathematician, writer, philosopher and monk.
What nationality was Abbo of Fleury?
Abbo of Fleury was French.
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