Thomas of Cantimpré

13th-century Dominican writer

Thomas of Cantimpré was Catholic writer, preacher, theologian and a monk belonging to the Dominican Order from Flemish Region. He was born in 1201 and died on May 15, 1272.[1]

15th-century illuminated manuscript of Thomas of Cantimpré's De rerum natura. Sheet showing 'monstruous human beings' such as cannibals.

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