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Petrus Damiani
1007 – 1072
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryPeter Damian was an Italian reforming Benedictine monk and cardinal in the circle of Pope Leo IX. Dante placed him in one of the highest circles of Paradiso as a great predecessor of Francis of Assisi and he was declared a Doctor of the Church on 27 September 1828. His feast day is 21 February.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 1007
Ravenna
Date of death
January 31, 1072
Faenza
Occupations & fields
diplomatCatholic priestphilosopherCatholic bishopCatholic theologian
Awards & honours
Doctor of the Church
Notable works
Liber GomorrhianusDe laude flagellorumDe die mortisLetters
- Field and occupation
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