The Divine Comedy · Character
Peter Lombard
Medieval theologian, appears in the Heaven of the Sun.
minor
Also known as Peter the Lombard
First appearance: canto x
Peter Lombard shows up with force in Canto XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Listed as 'Peter Mangiador' among the blessed souls.
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See Peter Lombard in canto x