Bonaventure

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Bonaventure born?Giovanni di Fidanza, circa 1221
2. Where was Bonaventure born?Bagnoregio, Italy
3. What is the key recognition?Canonised April 14, 1482; declared Doctor of the Church March 4, 1588
4. What is the distinguishing title?Known as the 'Seraphic Doctor' (Doctor Seraphicus)
5. Who was Bonaventure?Bonaventure was a very smart thinker from the 13th century. He was a leader in the Franciscan Order and wrote many important books about faith and philosophy.
6. What did Bonaventure do in the Franciscan Order?He became the seventh Minister General, which means he helped guide the whole order. He worked to keep the order focused on living simply, being humble, and loving God.

Mendicant Order: A religious order of men or women (like the Franciscans) who live by begging or receiving alms, emphasizing poverty and itinerant preaching.
Neoplatonism: A philosophical system influenced by Plato, emphasizing the spiritual and transcendent nature of reality and the soul's ascent to the divine.
Pseudo-Bonaventure: A designation for medieval writings formerly attributed to Bonaventure but later determined to have been authored by others.