Thomas, de Cantimpré, approximately 1200-approximately 1270. De natura rerum

Encyclopedic work on natural history in twenty books that was started in 1225 and completed in 1244. The work covers a range of topics, including the four elements, human anatomy, fauna and flora, celestial phenomena, stones and metals, and the concept of the soul. The work has been falsely attributed to Dominican philosopher and prelate Albertus Magnus.

HMML ID
305277283755
PURL
https://w3id.org/haf/work/305277283755
LC access point
Thomas, de Cantimpré, approximately 1200-approximately 1270. De natura rerum
Library of Congress
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2004097923
VIAF
https://viaf.org/viaf/175470980

Variants

  • De naturis rerum
  • Liber de natura rerum
  • Liber de naturis rerum
  • Liber rerum
  • Opus de natura rerum
  • Summa de naturis rerum

Work information

Title
De natura rerum
Author
Date created
1244
Centuries
13th century CE
Original languages
Genres

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Preferred citation

"Thomas, de Cantimpré, approximately 1200-approximately 1270. De natura rerum." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified July 31, 2023. https://w3id.org/haf/work/305277283755

Change notes

Date added
2023-07-28
Last edited
2023-07-31