John of Salisbury

John of Salisbury (late 1110s – 25 October 1180), who described himself as Johannes Parvus ("John the Little"), was an English author, philosopher, educationalist, diplomat and bishop of Chartres.

John of Salisbury
Bishop of Chartres
John of Salisbury teaching philosophy
DioceseChartres
Appointed1176
Personal details
Bornlate 1110s
Salisbury, England
Died25 October 1180
Chartres, France
Occupation
  • author
  • philosopher
  • educationalist
  • diplomat
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