Thomas Aquinas
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Thomas Aquinas
Summary
Thomas Aquinas is a human[1]. His place of birth was castle of the counts of Aquino[2]. He was born on January 25, 1225[3]. He died in Fossanova Abbey[4]. He died on March 7, 1274[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and Catholic theologian[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Thomas Aquinas's place of birth was castle of the counts of Aquino[2].
- Thomas Aquinas passed away in Fossanova Abbey[4].
- Thomas Aquinas was born on January 25, 1225[3].
- Thomas Aquinas was born on February 1, 1225[12].
- Thomas Aquinas was born on January 1, 1225[13].
- Thomas Aquinas died on March 7, 1274[5].
- Thomas Aquinas died on March 14, 1274[14].
- Thomas Aquinas died on January 1, 1274[15].
- Thomas Aquinas is buried at Church of the Jacobins[16].
- Thomas Aquinas's father was Landulphe d'Aquino[17].
- Thomas Aquinas's mother was Teodora Galluccio[18].
- medieval Italian was Thomas Aquinas's native language[19].
- Thomas Aquinas's professions included theologian[6].
- Thomas Aquinas's professions included Latin Catholic priest[7].
- Thomas Aquinas worked as a philosopher[8].
- Thomas Aquinas's professions included writer[9].
- Thomas Aquinas's professions included Catholic theologian[10].
- Thomas Aquinas's professions included friar[20].
- Thomas Aquinas's field of work was philosophy[21].
- Thomas Aquinas's field of work was theology[22].
- Thomas Aquinas's field of work was Catholic theology[23].
- Thomas Aquinas held the position of professor[24].
- Thomas Aquinas was employed by University of Paris[25].
- Among Thomas Aquinas's employers was University of Naples Federico II[26].
- Thomas Aquinas was educated at University of Paris[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in castle of the counts of Aquino[2], Thomas Aquinas… Recorded date of birth include January 25, 1225[3], February 1, 1225[12], and January 1, 1225[13]. His father was Landulphe d'Aquino[17]. His mother was Teodora Galluccio[18]. medieval Italian was his native language[19].
Education
Educated at University of Paris[27], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30] and University of Naples Federico II[31], a public university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1224[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], Catholic theologian[10], and friar[20]. Fields of work include philosophy[21], an academic discipline[35]; theology[22], an academic discipline[36]; and Catholic theology[23]. Employers include University of Paris[25], a former entity[37], in France[38], founded in 1150[39] and University of Naples Federico II[26], a public university[40], in Italy[41], founded in 1224[42]. Thomas Aquinas held the position of professor[24].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Summa Theologica[43], Summa contra Gentiles[44], De regimine principum[45], and Quinque viae[46]. Things named for Thomas Aquinas include Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin[47], Thomism[48], Catholic Church of St. He and the Monastery of Dominican[49], University of St. Thomas[50], Higher Institute of Religious Sciences “St. He”[51], São Tomás de Aquino[52], Monastery of the Jacobins[53], and Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[54].
Personal Life
Thomas Aquinas's religion is recorded as Catholicism[55].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include March 7, 1274[5], March 14, 1274[14], and January 1, 1274[15]. Thomas Aquinas passed away in Fossanova Abbey[4]. He is buried at Church of the Jacobins[16].
Why It Matters
Thomas Aquinas has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 84 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He has been cited as an influence by Jean-Yves Leloup[57], a writer[58], b. 1950[59], of France[60], awarded the honorary doctorate[61], specialised in spirituality[62]; René Descartes[63], a philosopher[64], 1596–1650[65], of France[66], specialised in philosophy[67]; Umberto Eco[68], a philosopher[69], 1932–2016[70], of Italy[71], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[72], specialised in medieval philosophy[73]; Mortimer J. Adler[74], a philosopher[75], 1902–2001[76], of United States[77], awarded the National Humanities Medal[78], specialised in philosophy[79]; Jaime Balmes[80], a Catholic priest[81], 1810–1848[82], of Spain[83]; and William of Ockham[84], a philosopher[85], 1287–1349[86], of Kingdom of England[87], specialised in epistemology[88].
He is credited with the discovery of principle of double effect[89]. Works attributed to him include On Being and Essence[90], Summa Theologica[91], Verbum Supernum Prodiens[92], Tantum ergo[93], O Salutaris Hostia[94], and Pange lingua gloriosi corporis mysterium[95]. Entities named for him include Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin[47], Thomism[48], Catholic Church of St. He and the Monastery of Dominican[49], University of St. Thomas[50], Higher Institute of Religious Sciences “St. He”[51], and São Tomás de Aquino[52].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Aquinas born?
Thomas Aquinas's place of birth was castle of the counts of Aquino[2].
Where did Thomas Aquinas die?
Thomas Aquinas died in Fossanova Abbey[4].
Who were Thomas Aquinas's parents?
Thomas Aquinas's father was Landulphe d'Aquino[17]. Thomas Aquinas's mother was Teodora Galluccio[18].
What did Thomas Aquinas do for work?
Thomas Aquinas worked as theologian[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and Catholic theologian[10].
Where did Thomas Aquinas go to school?
Thomas Aquinas was educated at University of Paris[27] and University of Naples Federico II[31].
Who did Thomas Aquinas influence?
Thomas Aquinas has been cited as an influence by Jean-Yves Leloup[57], René Descartes[63], Umberto Eco[68], and Mortimer J. Adler[74].
What did Thomas Aquinas discover?
Thomas Aquinas is credited as discoverer of principle of double effect[89].