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Blessed John Duns Scotus

"Engraved on his tomb in Latin:

Scotland brought me forth.
England sustained me.
France taught me.
Cologne holds me."

Blessed John Duns Scotus

1265 - 1308
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Blessed
theologian, philosopher, logician, realist, professor
entered the Franciscan order at 12 years old
became a catholic priest and Franciscan friar
received a good education at Oxford
known for his metaphysical arguments on God
and his univocity of being and so much more
John, died unexpectedly young at 43 years old
beautified by Pope John Paul II in 1993 to Sainthood
he has left many books and papers still debated today
John Duns Scotus

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March 26, 2022


Poetry/Bio/Blessed John Duns Scotus
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Written for the Standard contest, John Duns Scotus
sponsor, Joe Maverick, Judged 03/28/2022

Fourth Place

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Joe Maverick April 2, 2022 at 11:52 PM Hi Constance, just dropping by to congratulate You on this well informed write that really Deserved its spot, of course we will never know The real man.' And indeed how different popes We're in those times compared to today Let's just be thankful for any positive outcome Is my thought.' Constance La France April 3, 2022 at 2:20 PM Joe, thank you so much for the inspiration and contest and my placement and for the compliment and congratulations and comment, appreciate ~Constance

Paulette Calasibetta March 28, 2022 at 8:41 AM Back to congratulate you on your win in the contest. Kudos! :)Paulette Constance La France March 28, 2022 at 2:03 PM Paulette, thank you so much for the congratulations ~Constance

Christuraj Alex March 28, 2022 at 3:01 AM Very short, sweet, beautiful biography of the theologian-philosopher-saint. Congratulations! Constance La France March 28, 2022 at 2:03 PM Christuraj, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations ~Constance

Andrea Dietrich March 27, 2022 at 9:37 AM wow, I love how you chose to do this one, using BIO form. This is GREAT work, Dear Heart!!! Constance La France March 27, 2022 at 12:20 PM Andrea, thank you so much for the compliment, appreciate ~Constance

Paulette Calasibetta March 26, 2022 at 12:07 PM Wow, a beautifully penned account of just who John Duns Scotus was. A lovely tribute to him. :)Paulette Constance La France March 26, 2022 at 7:26 PM Paulette, thanks so much for the compliment on my poem ~Constance

Rico Leffanta March 26, 2022 at 11:23 AM Köln must have been MUCH nicer then! Aloha! Constance La France March 26, 2022 at 7:26 PM Rico, thanks so much for the visit ~Constance