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'Algorismus' by Alexander of Villedieu, also known as Carmen de Algorismo

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Identifier: MS 215/ff. 1r-6r

Contents

This section of the manuscript contains Carmen de Algorismo by Alexander of Villedieu (born c. 1175, also known Alexander de Villa Dei), a French Franciscan author, teacher, and poet, who wrote textbooks in verse, including Doctrinale Puerorum, for which he achieved some fame. The Carmen de Algorismo is a short treatise in verse on arithmetic. This version has extensive commentaries on the text as marginal gloss.

Dates

  • Creation: 15th century

Creator

Language of Materials

Latin

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to all. Please contact the repository in advance.

Full Extent

6 folios

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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