When was Alcuin born?
circa 720
circa 735
circa 750
circa 765
Answer
Born circa 735, Alcuin was an influential English scholar, theologian, and poet during the Carolingian Renaissance. He served as the advisor to Charlemagne and played a pivotal role in the intellectual and cultural revival of the Frankish Empire. Alcuin's contributions to education, theology, and literature left a lasting impact on Western Europe, shaping the intellectual landscape of the early Middle Ages.
The Enigmatic Alcuin: Unraveling the Legacy of an 8th-Century Scholar
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