Dietrich of Apolda
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Dietrich of Apolda was a German Dominican
hagiographer, writing towards the end of the thirteenth century.
He wrote a popular life of Elizabeth of Hungary, including mythical elements such as the sorcerer Klingsor
. He also wrote a lengthy life of St. Dominic, supported by Munio of Zamora.
Dominican Order
The Order of Preachers , after the 15th century more commonly known as the Dominican Order or Dominicans, is a Catholic religious order founded by Saint Dominic and approved by Pope Honorius III on 22 December 1216 in France...
hagiographer, writing towards the end of the thirteenth century.
He wrote a popular life of Elizabeth of Hungary, including mythical elements such as the sorcerer Klingsor
Klingsor
Klingsor may refer to:Fictional figures:*Klingsor , magician and duke in the medieval German epic poem Parzival*Klingsor, the magician who prophecies the birth of Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia...
. He also wrote a lengthy life of St. Dominic, supported by Munio of Zamora.