French scholastic philosopher, theologian and preeminent logician (c.1079-1142). Peter Abelard was born in 1079 in what is now France. Peter Abelard is remembered as a theologian, philosopher and composer, a citizen of the Kingdom of France. Notable works include “Sic et Non”, “Dialectica” and “Hymnarius Paraclithensis”. Positions held included Abbot of Rhuys.
Before and after
- from 1075 to 1124Investiture controversy
- 1077Rise of Anushtegin dynasty
- from 1077 to 1307Sultanate of Rum
- from 1079 to 1318House of Hohenstaufen
- 1079Birth of Peter Abelard
- 1080Construction of Speyer Cathedral
- from 1081 to 1185Komnenos
- 1086William the Conqueror's survey: the Domesday Book
- 9 September 1087Death of William the Conqueror
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The era
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