Alexander Neckam

Alexander Neckam
Born8 September 1157 
St Albans 
Died31 March 1217  (aged 59)
Kempsey 
Resting placeWorcester Cathedral 
Occupation
  • Magnetician
  • poet
  • theologian
Parent(s)
Position heldabbot (1213–1217) 

Alexander Neckam (8 September 1157 – 31 March 1217) was an English poet, theologian, and writer. He was an abbot of Cirencester Abbey from 1213 until his death.


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