Bernard of Chartres
medieval philosopher and theologian(?-after 1126)
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Summary
Bernard of Chartres was born on 1070[1]. He died on January 1, 1130[2], in Quimper[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4] and theologian[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (871 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1080[7]
- Date of death: 1124[8], 1126[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[10]
- Field of work: philosophy[11]
- Educated at: School of Chartres[12]
- Student: Gilbert de La Porrée[13], William of Conches[14]
- Member of: School of Chartres[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Bernard of Chartres[18]
- Given name: Bernard[19]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[21], Old French[22]
- Name in native language: Bernardus Carnotensis[23], Bernard de Chartres[24]
- Writing language: medieval Latin[25]
Why It Matters
Bernard of Chartres has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Works attributed to him include standing on the shoulders of giants[28], a circumlocution[29].
FAQs
Where did Bernard of Chartres die?
Bernard of Chartres died in Quimper[3].
What did Bernard of Chartres do for work?
Bernard of Chartres worked as a philosopher[4] and theologian[5].
Where did Bernard of Chartres go to school?
Bernard of Chartres was educated at School of Chartres[12].