Alcuin

or Al·chuine

[al-kwin]

noun

Ealhwine Flaccus, a.d. 735–804, English theologian and scholar: teacher and adviser of Charlemagne.

Also called Albinus.

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Historical Examples of alcuin

Charlemagne established the "School of the Palace," and placed Alcuin at its head.
History of Education
Levi Seeley
Among his instructors was Alcuin of England, the most celebrated teacher of his time.
History of Education
Levi Seeley
The emperor was always desirous of being known as the pupil of Alcuin.
A Source Book for Mediaeval History
Oliver J. Thatcher
Alcuin in one of his letters uses the phrase 'imperium Christianum.'
The Holy Roman Empire
James Bryce
Alcuin and Talleyrand are not more unlike than are their masters.
The Holy Roman Empire
James Bryce

British Dictionary definitions for alcuin

Alcuin

Albinus

noun

735–804 ad, English scholar and theologian; friend and adviser of Charlemagne

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