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The university's silence forced him to build a new life
A medieval scholar's life begins in the middle and ends with an institution's silence. What do you do when your entire existence is erased?
The university's silence forced him to build a new life
This episode explores the story of Marsilius of Inghen, a prominent scholar whose life was twice erased from institutional records. It delves into the profound question of what it means to exist when your identity is tied to a specific place or institution.
Person: Marsilius of Inghen
Date: September 27, 1362
Location: University of Paris
Period: Medieval
- A young man, approximately 22 years old…
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