About Petrus Riga
Lived 1140 – 1209 (aged 68–69). Petrus Riga was a French poet.
Petrus Riga (c. 1140 – 1209) was a French poet. He is known for his work Aurora, which is a commentary on the Bible with emphasis on allegorical and moral interpretation. Although it has been called the verse Bible of the Middle Ages it is not just a collection of versified paraphrases.
Peter was a canon of Reims Cathedral, and wrote many works. He was an influence on John Gower. Vox Clamantis contains several passages taken from Aurora. Gower cites Riga as an authority in Book III Chapter 25.
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Who was Petrus Riga?
French poet
When was Petrus Riga born?
Petrus Riga was born in 1140 in Vendôme.
When did Petrus Riga die?
Petrus Riga died in 1209 in Reims.
What was Petrus Riga's occupation?
Petrus Riga was a poet.
What nationality was Petrus Riga?
Petrus Riga was French.
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