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Albertus Magnus

c. 1200–1280 · 13th century · Also known as Albert the Great, Saint Albert

Albertus Magnus was a German Dominican friar, philosopher and scientist, teacher of Thomas Aquinas, who did much to bring Aristotle's works into Christian learning. He served briefly as bishop of Regensburg from 1260 to 1262 before resigning to return to teaching. He was canonised in 1931 and named a Doctor of the Church.

Albertus Magnus — Image: Vicente Salvador Gómez · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Prince-Bishopric of Regensburg

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