William of Ockham

William of Ockham or Occam was an English Franciscan friar, scholastic philosopher and theologian. He is considered to be one of the major figures of medieval thought and was at the centre of the major intellectual and political controversies of the 14th century.

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Who was born first?

• William of Ockham was born 1 year before Gersonides
• William of Ockham was born 3 years before Barlaam of Seminara
• William of Ockham was born 3 years before Thomas Bradwardine
• William of Ockham was born 4 years before Philippe de Vitry
• William of Ockham was born 8 years before Nicephorus Gregoras

Timeline

1. William of Ockham (this page)circa 1287 – circa April 9, 1349
2. Gersonides1288 – April 20, 1344
3. Barlaam of Seminaracirca 1290 – circa June 1, 1348
4. Thomas Bradwardinecirca 1290 – August 26, 1349
5. Philippe de VitryOctober 31, 1291 – June 9, 1361
6. Nicephorus Gregorascirca 1295 – 1360

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