
French scholastic philosopher, theologian and preeminent logician (c.1079-1142)
1079 — 1142
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Profession
French scholastic philosopher, theologian and preeminent logician (c.1079-1142)
Born
January 1, 1079
Died
1142 (age ~63)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, composer, poet
1079
Born in Le Pallet (1079-01-01)
1142
Died in Chalon-sur-Saône
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Peter Abelard was a medieval French scholastic, philosopher, leading logician, theologian, teacher, musician, composer, and poet.
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Peter Abelard was a medieval French scholastic, philosopher, leading logician, theologian, teacher, musician, composer, and poet.
The name Pierre means "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is of French origin.
Pierre Abelard was born on January 1, 1079.
Pierre Abelard died in 1142, at approximately 63 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.
The name Pierre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pierre — January 1, 1079
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Would you name your baby Pierre?
Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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