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Pope Gregory the Great 540 AD – 604 AD

Pope Gregory the Great (540 AD – 604 AD) was a Roman philosopher of the Medieval era, associated with Christian Philosophy and Medieval Philosophy.

Gregory the Great was a Roman pope, theologian, and one of the four Latin Doctors of the Church. After service as prefect of Rome and as papal envoy to Constantinople, he was elected pope in 590 and led the Roman Church through the upheavals of the Lombard invasions and the dissolution of late Roman civic order. His Pastoral Rule, a manual of episcopal leadership, became one of the most read books of the Latin Middle Ages, while the Moralia in Job is a vast spiritual commentary on the book of Job. He sent the mission of Augustine of Canterbury that initiated the Christianization of England.

Key facts

Nationality
Roman
Era
Medieval
Movements
Christian Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy

Selected quotes

  • Attributed to Pope Gregory the Great:

    “He who would govern others must first govern himself.”

  • Attributed to Pope Gregory the Great:

    “The art of arts is the government of souls.”

  • Attributed to Pope Gregory the Great:

    “The proof of love is in the works.”

  • Attributed to Pope Gregory the Great:

    “All change is troublesome to the soul.”

  • Attributed to Pope Gregory the Great:

    “Holy Scripture grows with its readers.”

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Frequently asked about Pope Gregory the Great

When did Pope Gregory the Great live?
Pope Gregory the Great was born in 540 AD and died in 604 AD.
Where was Pope Gregory the Great from?
Pope Gregory the Great was a Roman philosopher of the Medieval era.
What philosophical movements is Pope Gregory the Great associated with?
Pope Gregory the Great was associated with Christian Philosophy and Medieval Philosophy.
What was Pope Gregory the Great known for?
Gregory the Great was a Roman pope, theologian, and one of the four Latin Doctors of the Church.
How many quotes are attributed to Pope Gregory the Great?
There are 7 attributed quotations from Pope Gregory the Great in the 1001Philosophers collection, organized by topic.