Alexander Neckam
English magnetician, poet, theologian and Abbot of Cirencester Abbey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alexander Neckam[lower-alpha 1] (8 September 1157 – 31 March 1217) was an English poet, theologian, and writer. He was an abbot of Cirencester Abbey from 1213 until his death.[1]
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Born | 8 September 1157 St Albans |
Died | 31 March 1217 (aged 59) Kempsey |
Resting place | Worcester Cathedral |
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Position held | abbot (Cirencester Abbey, 1213–1217) |
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