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Bonaventure

Franciscan theologian who praises St. Dominic in Paradise.

minor

Also known as St. Bonaventura, Bonaventura

First appearance: Canto XII

Bonaventure shows up with force in Canto XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Narrator of this canto; identifies himself as Bonaventura of Bagnoregio and describes the life of St.
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SFSt. FrancisSPSt. PeterJCJohn ChrysostomGOGodfrey of Bou…SDSt. DominicBOBonaventure

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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