Giles of Rome was born in 1243 and died in the year 1316 at the age of 73. Giles was an influential thinker of his time in the 13th century. He also played a large role in politics between the years 1281 and 1284 in Italy. Through out most of his life he also produced many books and writings. Giles was most popular due to his works, controversial opinions and his role in the Aegidian school.
His writings covered primarily the topics of philosophy and theology. In philosophy he wrote a large number of special treaties but his most proclaimed philosophical writing was the "De Regimine Principum".He wrote this piece for a student of his known as Philip the fourth. This work is a three part book which was translated into many languages.
His writings covered primarily the topics of philosophy and theology. In philosophy he wrote a large number of special treaties but his most proclaimed philosophical writing was the "De Regimine Principum".He wrote this piece for a student of his known as Philip the fourth. This work is a three part book which was translated into many languages.