About William of Lucca
William of Lucca was a philosopher and theologian.
William of Lucca (Guglielmo da Lucca) (died 1178 AD) was an Italian theologian and scholastic philosopher. He taught at Bologna, in the third quarter of the twelfth century.
He wrote a commentary on The Divine Names of Pseudo-Dionysius, combining ideas from Gilbert de la Porrée with those of Eriugena. He is also the presumed author of Summa artis dialectice, a textbook of logic, influenced by Abelard.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William of Lucca?
Italian theologian
When was William of Lucca born?
William of Lucca was born in Lucca.
When did William of Lucca die?
William of Lucca died on 1 August 1178 in Bologna.
What was William of Lucca's occupation?
William of Lucca was a philosopher and theologian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William of Lucca
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