Quick Facts About Aelred of Rievaulx
- Born
- January 1, 1110
- Died
- January 12, 1167
- Nationality
- Kingdom of England
- Profession
- Writer
- Notable works
- The Liturgical Sermons
- Known for
- Compendium speculi caritatis, Speculum caritatis, Relatio de Standardo, Vita sancti Niniani, De spirituali amicitia
About Aelred of Rievaulx
Aelred of Rievaulx, also known as Ailred, Ælred, or Æthelred; was an English Cistercian monk and writer who served as Abbot of Rievaulx from 1147 until his death. He is venerated by the Catholic Church as a saint and by some Anglicans.
Biography source:
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