'''Albertus Magnus''' (Lauingen 1193/1206 – [[Cologne]] 1280) was a Dominican friar and priest; by the [[Catholic]] Church, ''Doctor of the Church''. Albertus Magnus is considered the greatest [[German]] [[philosopher]] and theologian of the [[Middle Ages]].
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'''Albertus Magnus''' (Lauingen 1193/1206 – [[Cologne]] 1280) also known as '''Saint Albert the Great''' was a Dominican friar and [[priest]]. He is one of only 33 people designated a [[Doctor of the Church]] by the [[Catholic Church]], achieving the honor in 1931. Albertus Magnus is considered the greatest [[German]] [[philosopher]] and [[theologian]] of the [[Middle Ages]].
For his prolific work and encyclopedic knowledge he is considered a [[polymath]].
For his prolific work and encyclopedic knowledge he is considered a [[polymath]].