Alcuin of York
Medieval England Carolingian Renaissance
Biography
English scholar, ecclesiastic, poet, and teacher. Key figure in the Carolingian Renaissance.
Life Dates
Born: November 10, 735
Died: May 19, 804
Notable Quotes
"The voice of the people is the voice of God."
"Those people should not be listened to who keep saying the voice of the people is the voice of God."
"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."
"Without learning, what is man but a splendid slave?"
"Kings have long arms, but truth has longer ones."