About Gonsalvus of Spain
Lived 1255 – 1313 (aged 57–58). Gonsalvus of Spain was a philosopher, catholic theologian and religious.
Gonsalvus Hispanus (; 1255 – 1313) was a Spanish Franciscan theologian and scholastic philosopher, who became Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor.
He was born at Lugo. He taught at the University of Paris, where he carried out a disputation with Meister Eckhart in 1303. He was expelled from Paris as a papal supporter, in the dispute with Philip IV of France.
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Who was Gonsalvus of Spain?
Scholastic philosopher
When was Gonsalvus of Spain born?
Gonsalvus of Spain was born in 1255 in Balboa.
When did Gonsalvus of Spain die?
Gonsalvus of Spain died on 13 April 1313 in Paris.
What was Gonsalvus of Spain's occupation?
Gonsalvus of Spain was a philosopher, catholic theologian and religious.
What nationality was Gonsalvus of Spain?
Gonsalvus of Spain's recorded nationality: Crown of Castile.
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