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Peter the Venerable

Type Figure Region France Time c. 1092–1156 Also known as Peter of Cluny

Peter the Venerable (c. 1092–1156), abbot of Cluny, led its reform network from 1122, commissioned the first Latin translation of the Qur'an, and was…

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  1. c. 1092–1121Montboissier · AuvergnePeter came from a noble family of Montboissier in Auvergne, entered the Cluniac order as a youth, held offices in dependent monasteries, and was noted for his learning and financial acumen.
  2. 1122–1140Cluny · BurgundyElected abbot of Cluny in 1122, he reformed the order's property and discipline, and in the papal schism of 1130 supported Innocent II, cooperating with Bernard of Clairvaux while also corresponding and disputing with him over Cluny's luxury and austerity.
  3. 1141–1156Cluny · BurgundyHe organized Robert of Ketton and others to complete the Liber Alcoran, the Latin translation of the Qur'an; after the Council of Sens he received Abelard at Cluny and facilitated his reconciliation with Bernard. He died at Cluny on Christmas 1156.

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