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Who is Peter the Venerable from The Letters of Abelard and Heloise and what is their importance? Heloise_(abbess) English & Literature Peter the Venerable | The Letters of Abelard and Heloise

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Answered by Jill W on 25 Dec 22:38

Peter the Venerable was the Abbot of the Benedictine Abbey of Cluny in France. He was responsible for Abelard's absolution and personally saw that Abelard's body was transported to Paraclete on Heloise's request.

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The Letters of Abelard and Heloise