Scholastic accolades
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It was customary in the European Middle Ages, more precisely in the period of scholasticism which extended into early modern times, to designate the more celebrated among the doctors of theology and law by epithets or surnames which were supposed to express their characteristic excellence or dignity. The following list exhibits the principal surnames with the dates of death.
See also Doctor of the Church and List of Latinised names.
Alphabetical lists, by accolade
Doctors in theology
Doctors in law
Other medieval accolades
See also
Lists of nicknames – nickname list articles on Wikipedia
Notes
References
Frederick Copleston, A History of Philosophy, Vol. III, p. 427.
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Surnames of Famous Doctors". Catholic Encyclopedia.
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