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Francisco de Vitoria (1492-1546) was a Renaissance theologian, founder of a tradition in philosophy called the School of Salamanca, noted especially for his contributions to the theory of Just War. He became the Dominican in 1504, and was educated at a College Saint-Jacques in Paris, where he went in to teach theology from either 1515. Within 1523. he returned to Spain to teach theology at the monastery of St. Gregory at Valladolid. 3 years late, he was elected to a Prime Chair of theology at the University of Salamanca, where he was instrumental around promoting Thomism.

His works come known just from either his lecture notes, he himself getting published nothing. The noted scholar, he was publicly consulted by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, ruler of Spain in his instance. An significant a share of his influence was a justification of a imposition of Spanish regal power across the indigenous inhabitants of America, although he wwhen not as thoroughgoing within these justifications as the emperor will use at times liked.

Books Printed in Spain: Francisco de Vitoria
Biographical information about this thinker, presented as part of a rare books exhibit at Notre Dame University.

Great Voyages: Francisco de Vitoria
Biographical timeline and concise information.


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