Alcuin was a major intellectual in which renaissance?
Italian Renaissance
Carolingian Renaissance
Renaissance of the 12th Century
Ottonian Renaissance
Answer
The Carolingian Renaissance, which flourished during the reign of Charlemagne in the late 8th and early 9th centuries, saw Alcuin emerge as a prominent figure. This intellectual and cultural revival focused on the preservation and dissemination of classical knowledge, fostering a renewed interest in the liberal arts, theology, and the study of ancient texts.
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