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Bonaventure

Type Figure Region Italy Time 1221–1274 Also known as Saint Bonaventure

Bonaventure (1221–1274) was a Franciscan theologian, philosopher, and church leader, seventh Minister General of the Franciscans, later Bishop of Alb…

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  1. 1221–1243Bagnoregio · LazioBorn in Bagnoregio on the Umbria–Lazio border; according to tradition he was blessed as a child by Saint Francis; he entered the Franciscans around 1243, receiving formation in Rome and elsewhere, and displayed theological talent.
  2. 1243–1257Paris · Île-de-FranceStudied and taught theology at the University of Paris, received the master's degree in theology in 1253, debated contemporaneous scholastics such as Thomas Aquinas, and wrote The Journey of the Mind into God and The Eternal Truths, establishing the Franciscans' standing in scholastic theology.
  3. 1257–1273Rome · LazioBecame the seventh Minister General of the Franciscans in 1257, reforming discipline and scholarly tradition, promoting Franciscan teaching at Paris and elsewhere, balancing spiritual fervor with scholastic reason, and laying an institutional foundation for the order.
  4. 1273–1274Lyon · Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesResigned as Minister General in 1273, was made Bishop of Albano and raised to cardinal; attended the Second Council of Lyon in 1274, taking part in union negotiations with the Eastern Orthodox Church and scholastic theological discussions, and died of illness during the council.

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