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Jean Gerson
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French academic (1363/1369–1429)

Also known as: Jean Charlier, Jean Charlier de Gerson, Jean le Charlier de Gerson, Johannes Arnaudi de Gersonio, John Charlier de Gerson, Жан Жерсон

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Known works

  • Jean Gerson (1969)
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