21 April 1142 A.D. Peter Abelard Dies—12th Century Medieval Philosopher & Theologian
21 April 1142 A.D. Peter Abelard Dies—12 th Century Medieval Philosopher & Theologian Peter Abelard ( / ˈ æ b . ə . l ɑː r d / ; Latin : Petrus Abaelardus or Abailardus ; French : Pierre Abélard , pronounced: [a.be ˈ la ːʁ ] ; 1079 – 21 April 1142) was a medieval French scholastic philosopher , theologian and preeminent logician . [1] He was also a composer. His affair with and love for Héloïse d'Argenteuil has become legendary. The Chambers Biographical Dictionary describes him as "the keenest thinker and boldest theologian of the 12th Century". [2] Contents 1 Life 1.1 Youth 1.2 Rise to fame 1.3 Héloïse 1.4 Later life 1.4.1 Disputed resting place/lovers' pilgrimage 2 Philosophy 2.1 Philosophical thought 2.2 Philosophical works 2.3 Later influence 3 The Letters of Abelard and Heloise 4 Music 5 Cultural references 6 Footnotes 7 Notes 8 References 9 Modern editions 10 Further reading 11 Extern...