About Bartholomew of Bologna
Bartholomew of Bologna was a philosopher, theologian and composer.
Bartholomew of Bologna (died c. 1294) was an Italian Franciscan scholastic philosopher. He was a follower of John Pecham.
He studied at the University of Bologna, and then for a degree at the University of Paris. He preached in Paris in (what was thought to be) 1270.
His works include the Tractatus de luce, on optics but from a spiritual angle.
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Who was Bartholomew of Bologna?
Italian philosopher
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Bartholomew of Bologna was born in Bologna.
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Bartholomew of Bologna died in 1294.
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Bartholomew of Bologna was a philosopher, theologian and composer.
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