John of Salisbury

John of Salisbury (c. 1120 – 25 October 1180), who described himself as Johannes Parvus ("John the Little"), was an English author, educationalist, diplomat and bishop of Chartres, and was born at Salisbury.

Read more about John Of Salisbury:  Early Life and Education, Secretary To The Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop of Chartres, Scholarship and Influences, Fictional Portrayals

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