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2 unusual facts about Gabriel Biel


Congregation of Windesheim

Gabriel Biel, "the last German scholastic", was a member of the congregation, as was the noted Renaissance scholar, Erasmus.

Gabriel Biel

Later, he became a superior of the canons at Butzbach, and lived in the House of the Brethren on the Rheingau until 1468.


Pelagianism

In his 14th century work De causa Dei contra Pelagium et de virtute causarum, Thomas Bradwardine denounced Pelagianism, as did Gabriel Biel in the 15th century.


see also

Biel Medina

Gabriel 'Biel' Medina Piris (born 22 March 1980 in Mahón, Minorca, Balearic Islands) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Lleida Esportiu as a central defender.