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    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?

    Question #59650. Asked by Flem-ish. (Sep 29 05 1:09 PM)


    lanfranco

    		Duns Scotus, Flem-ish:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duns_Scotus

    Sep 29 05, 1:46 PM
    Flem-ish

    		What an ingratitude his name became an eponym for
    slow learners...
    OK, this is another YAY.

    Sep 29 05, 2:08 PM
    lanfranco

    		So it did.

    http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19990106

    Sep 29 05, 2:30 PM

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