Gerhoh of Reichersberg

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Gerhoh of Reichersberg born?Circa 1090
2. When did Gerhoh of Reichersberg die?June 27, 1169
3. Where was Gerhoh of Reichersberg born?St. Veit am Vogau, Duchy of Styria, Holy Roman Empire (modern-day Austria)
4. What is the career?Augustinian Canon Regular and Provost of the Monastery at Reichersberg

Augustinian Order: A religious order of the Catholic Church following the Rule of Saint Augustine, known for its intellectual pursuits and pastoral work.
Scholasticism: A medieval method of critical thought which dominated teaching in the major European universities from about 1100 to 1700.
Investiture Controversy: A conflict between church and state in medieval Europe over the right to appoint church officials.