Albertus Magnus
1193—1280
Also known as
Saint Albert the Great
and “Doctor Universalis”
Dominican friar
considered greatest German
philosopher and theologian
of the Middle Ages
The first medieval scholar
to apply Aristotle’s philosophy
to Christian thought
Lectured at Cologne
received doctorate in Paris
became head of Dominicans
Defended Dominicans
against secular faculty
at University of Paris
Commented on Averroes
the Arabian philosopher
Read, interpreted, systematized
all of Aristotle’s works,
Latin translations and notes
of Arabian commentators
His philosophical works
arranged according to
Aristotle’s sciences
Considerable knowledge
of the physical sciences
very accurate for the times
Mentioned and admired by Dante
as lover of wisdom
Laid foundation for much of
scientific research to follow
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