Walter of Winterburn

Walter of Winterburn (13th century – 26 August 1305) was an English Dominican, cardinal, orator, poet, philosopher, and theologian. He entered the Dominican Order when a youth, and became renowned for learning, prudence, and sanctity of life. Edward I, King of England, chose him as his confessor and spiritual director. He was provincial of his order in England from 1290 to 1298, and was created cardinal on 21 February 1304 by Pope Benedict XI. He left several works on philosophy and theology, chief among them:

Walter of Winterburn

Walter of Winterburn (13th century – 26 August 1305) was an English Dominican, cardinal, orator, poet, philosopher, and theologian. He entered the Dominican Order when a youth, and became renowned for learning, prudence, and sanctity of life. Edward I, King of England, chose him as his confessor and spiritual director. He was provincial of his order in England from 1290 to 1298, and was created cardinal on 21 February 1304 by Pope Benedict XI. He left several works on philosophy and theology, chief among them: