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Bernard of Clairvaux
Burgundian saint, abbot and theologian (1090–1153).
The record
Bernard of Clairvaux was a Burgundian saint, abbot and theologian. Born in 1091 in Fontaine-lès-Dijon, Clairvaux died on 20 August 1153 in Clairvaux Abbey.
Positions held include abbot of Clairvaux (1115–1153) and abbot. Notable works include Sermons on the Canticle of Canticles, De diligendo Deo and Letters.
With a Wikipedia article in 91 languages, Bernard of Clairvaux is No. 6,527 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1091, Fontaine-lès-Dijon
- Died
- 20 August 1153, Clairvaux Abbey
- Country
- Kingdom of France
- Known as
- Theologian, writer, philosopher
- Field
- Religion
- Languages
- Old French, medieval Latin, French, Latin
- Wikipedia editions
- 91
Did you know
24
Was 24 when first abbot of Clairvaux (1115).
62
Lived to 62.
91
Has a Wikipedia article in 91 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1115–1153Abbot of Clairvaux
- —Abbot
Connections
Bernard of Clairvaux
- FatherTescelin de Fontaine
- MotherAlèthe
- SiblingNivard of Clairvaux
- SiblingGerard of Clairvaux
- SiblingHumbeline of Jully
Notable works
Notable works
- Sermons on the Canticle of Canticles
- De diligendo Deo
- Letters
- De praecepto et dispensatione
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