The Divine Comedy · Character
Sigier of Brabant
Philosopher mentioned by Thomas Aquinas in Paradise.
minor
Also known as Sigier, Master Sigier
First appearance: Canto X: The Sun's Sphere of Theologians
Sigier of Brabant shows up with force in Canto X: The Sun's Sphere of Theologians. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The final spirit introduced, who lectured in the Street of Straw and syllogized invidious verities.
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