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Adam Marsh

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Adam Marsh or Adam de Marisco , d. 1259?, English Franciscan scholar. He was a student of Robert Grosseteste . When Grosseteste became bishop, Marsh took his place in the Franciscan school at Oxford. Marsh's advice and his services as a peacemaker were constantly sought, and Grosseteste relied heavily on him. Actively supporting the reform party of Simon de Montfort (1208?-1265), Marsh was able nevertheless to retain the confidence of Henry III. Of his writings only his letters survive.

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Adam of Marsh

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Adam of Marsh (d. c.1258), English theologian. Becoming a Franciscan in 1232/3, from c.1247 he was regent of the Franciscan house of studies in Oxford. Apart from his work as a scholar, he exercised great influence on English political and social life.

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