Pierre Abelard
French scholastic philosopher, theologian and preeminent logician (c.1079-1142)
1079 — 1142
Quick Facts
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
Kingdom of FranceBorn in Le PalletDied in Chalon-sur-Saône
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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Who is Pierre Abelard?+
Peter Abelard was a medieval French scholastic, philosopher, leading logician, theologian, teacher, musician, composer, and poet.
What does the name Pierre mean?+
The name Pierre means "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is of French origin.
When was Pierre Abelard born?+
Pierre Abelard was born on January 1, 1079.
When did Pierre Abelard die?+
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
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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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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