What medieval philosopher is described by a Latin inscription on his tomb as brought forth by Scotland, taken up by England, taught by France, but "held" and buried in the German town of Cologne?

lanfranco

Duns Scotus, Flem-ish: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duns_Scotus Sep 29 05, 2:46 PM

Flem-ish

What an ingratitude his name became an eponym for slow learners... OK, this is another YAY. Sep 29 05, 3:08 PM

lanfranco

So it did. http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19990106 Sep 29 05, 3:30 PM

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