Richard of Saint Victor Quotes
The symbol is not an abstract representation of ideas; it is, rather, a concrete manifestation of Truth.
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| Birth: | 1110 |
| Death: | 1173 |
| Nationality: | French |
| Profession: | Theologian |
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Very little is known about the origins and upbringing of Richard of Saint Victor. John of Toulouse wrote a short Vita of Richard in the seventeenth century. He said that Richard came from Scotland. John added that Richard was received into the Abbey of St Victor by Abbot Gilduin and was a student under Hugh of St Victor, the most influential of all Victorine teachers.
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