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Rodulfus Tortarius

1063-01-01 – 1114-01-01

Life & Legacy

Rodulfus Tortarius (c. 1063 in Gien – c. 1122) was a French Benedictine monk of the Abbey of Fleury-sur-Loire, and a poet writing in Latin. A very early version of the story of Amys and Amylion occurs in his work.
He versified the Facta et dicta memorabilia of Valerius Maximus. His range was from comic tales to hagiography, with a Miracles of Saint Benedict.

Occupation & Career

poet, writer, teacher, monk

Faith & Community

Catholic Church

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

De memorabilibus; Passio beati Mauri; Hymnus in honore beati Mauri; Miracula sancti Benedicti; Epitaphius Petri Abailardi; Letters; Elogium Petri; Elogium Cluniacum; De ovo

Legacy Highlights

Church

Catholic Church

Notable Work

De memorabilibus · De ovo · Elogium Cluniacum · Elogium Petri · Epitaphius Petri Abailardi · Hymnus in honore beati Mauri · Letters · Miracula sancti Benedicti · Passio beati Mauri

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2161372 — wikidata View source

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