Marsilius of Padua

Albrecht Classen (University of Arizona)

Ed. by Jo Ann Cavallo, Columbia University
The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.6.1: Italian Writing and Culture, 453-present.
Vol. editors: Carla Bregman (Independent Scholar - North America), Jo Ann Cavallo (Columbia University)

Dates

Born c. 1290
Died c. 1343
Activity c. 1312-c. 1343

Places

Born in Italy
Active in Italy; France; Germany

Activities

Primary

Philosopher
Physician/ Doctor
Theologian

Resources

Padua's Works

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Some of the most interesting characters in the pre-modern world were those who proved to be a thorn in the side of the mighty and powerful, and yet found enough patrons to keep working on their texts or other works. After all, it would be a grave misunderstanding of the past if we considered it to be a peaceful and calm world with no conflicts or strife. The very opposite was the case, and one of the most interesting figures to voice severe criticism of monarchy and especially the papacy was Marsilius of Padua, a philosopher, theologian, and medical doctor who studied and taught at the University of Paris for some years and later worked as King/Emperor Ludwig (Louis) IV of Bavaria’s personal physician (maybe more as his political advisor than as his medical doctor). He is most famous…

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Citation: Classen, Albrecht. "Marsilius of Padua". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 17 February 2023 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/speople.php?rec=true&UID=15003, accessed 23 November 2024.]