William of Alnwick

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This article is about the 14th century theologian. For the 15th century Bishop of Norwich and Lincoln, see William Alnwick.

William of Alnwick (lat. Guillelmus Alaunovicanus, c. 1275 – March 1333) was a

theologian, and bishop of Giovinazzo, who took his name from Alnwick
in Northumberland.

Little is known of his early life. By 1303 he was a licensed doctor of theology at Paris,

Henry Harclay
was chancellor of the university.

Alnwick's manuscript marginalia show that he was part of the contemporary debate which spread all over Europe, and which included the ideas of men such as

Henry Harclay and Thomas Wilton. His main collaborator, however, was Duns Scotus
, and it is this that has saved him from obscurity.

He worked with Scotus in the production of his Commentary on the Sentences (Ordinatio), took down one of his Collationes, and compiled the long additions (Additiones magnae) which were meant to fill the gaps in the Ordinatio. But although Alnwick based his philosophy and theology on the fundamental starting points of Scotus's teaching, he diverged from his colleague when he disagreed.

Alnwick participated in the general chapter of the Franciscan order held at

King Robert protected him. In 1330, Robert had him appointed bishop of Giovinazzo
.

He died in Avignon in March 1333.

References

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