Alcuin

[ al-kwin ]

/ ˈæl kwɪn /

Ealhwine Flaccus,a.d. 735–804, English theologian and scholar: teacher and adviser of Charlemagne.

Also called Albinus.

Example sentences from the Web for alcuin

Is it likely that Alcuin would have regarded these pagani et perditi reges as suitable subjects for the attention of scholars?

The Heroic Age |H. Munro Chadwick
In 792 Alcuin was summoned from England to come and defend the orthodox position.

Christianity and Islam in Spain (756-1031) |Charles Reginald Haines
In the eighth century Alcuin, the Northumbrian, quotes Ingeld as the typical hero of song.

Beowulf |R. W. Chambers
Or the book to be transcribed was dictated to the scribes, as at Tours under Alcuin.

Old English Libraries |Ernest Savage

The 099 York catalogue of Alcuin shows the presence of most of the classic authors.

Horace and His Influence |Grant Showerman

Alcuin

/ (ˈælkwɪn) /

735–804 ad, English scholar and theologian; friend and adviser of Charlemagne