Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.2.01: French Writing and Culture: Old French to the Middle Ages , 500-1400.
Vol. editors: Marianne Ailes (University of Bristol), Matthew Siôn Lampitt (University of Bristol), Tim Unwin (University of Bristol), David Williams (University of Sheffield)

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Born 1090
Died 1153
Activity 1110-1153

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Born in France
Active in France

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Bernard of Clairvaux opposed the rationalism of Abelard, preached in favour of the second crusade, and promoted the cult of the Virgin. He founded the Cistercian abbey of Clairvaux.

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