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Johannes Scottus Eriugena (c. 815 – 877 C.E.) (also Johannes Scotus Erigena, Johannes Scotus Eriugena, John the Scot, John Scottus Eriugena), was an Irish theologian, Neoplatonistphilosopher, and poet.

His proficiency in the Greek language (which was rare at the time) allowed him to have access to a greater scope of philosophies and theologies and to contribute significantly to the intellectual tradition of Western Europe.

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He was the first to introduce the ideas of Neoplationism into Western Europe, and he is also well known for having translated and made commentaries upon the work of Pseudo-Dionysius. He also presented On the Division of Nature as the first systematic thought in the Middle Ages.

His integration of a broad scope of Hellenic and Christian traditions re-ignited the development of ideas in Western Europe, which had been dormant since the death of Boethius.

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"Eriugena" is perhaps the most suitable surname form as he himself uses it in one ma