Adalbertus Ranconis de Ericinio
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Adalbertus Ranconis de Ericinio (circa 1320 – August 15, 1388) was a Czech
theologian
and philosopher. In 1355 he was appointed a rector of the University of Paris
. He wrote the Tractatus de communione, a treatise on confession and the offering of the eucharist
by laymen. He is also known for introducing the ideas of John Wycliff to Bohemia.
In 1378, at the funeral of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor
, Albertus Ranconis declared the emperor pater patriae
of the Bohemian nation.
Czech people
Czechs, or Czech people are a western Slavic people of Central Europe, living predominantly in the Czech Republic. Small populations of Czechs also live in Slovakia, Austria, the United States, the United Kingdom, Chile, Argentina, Canada, Germany, Russia and other countries...
theologian
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
and philosopher. In 1355 he was appointed a rector of the University of Paris
University of Paris
The University of Paris was a university located in Paris, France and one of the earliest to be established in Europe. It was founded in the mid 12th century, and officially recognized as a university probably between 1160 and 1250...
. He wrote the Tractatus de communione, a treatise on confession and the offering of the eucharist
Eucharist
The Eucharist , also called Holy Communion, the Sacrament of the Altar, the Blessed Sacrament, the Lord's Supper, and other names, is a Christian sacrament or ordinance...
by laymen. He is also known for introducing the ideas of John Wycliff to Bohemia.
In 1378, at the funeral of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Charles IV , born Wenceslaus , was the second king of Bohemia from the House of Luxembourg, and the first king of Bohemia to also become Holy Roman Emperor....
, Albertus Ranconis declared the emperor pater patriae
Pater Patriae
Pater Patriae , also seen as Parens Patriae, is a Latin honorific meaning "Father of the Country," or more literally, "Father of the Fatherland".- Roman history :...
of the Bohemian nation.