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Henricus CanisiusDutch jurist and historian
Country:
 Netherlands |
Content:
- Peter Canisius, the Canonist and Historian
- Major Works in Canon Law
- - "Praelectiones Academicae" (1609): Lectures on canon law.
- Historical Publications
- - "Legatio Luitprandi": An embassy account by Liutprand of Cremona.
Peter Canisius, the Canonist and Historian
Peter Canisius, a Dutch canonist and historian, was the nephew of the prominent Jesuit Saint Peter Canisius. Born in Nijmegen, Netherlands, he pursued his education at the University of Leuven and became a professor of canon law at the University of Ingolstadt in 1590.
Major Works in Canon Law
Canisius made significant contributions to the field of canon law, authoring several influential works:
- "Summa Juris Canonici" (1594): A comprehensive treatise on canon law.
- "Praelectiones Academicae" (1609): Lectures on canon law.
- "De Sponsalibus et Matrimonio" (1613): A study of marriage and betrothal.
A collective volume of these works was published in Leuven in 1649 and later reprinted in Cologne in 1662.
Historical Publications
As a historian, Canisius primarily focused on publishing historical materials. He compiled seven volumes of ancient texts, known as "Antiquae Lectiones, seu antiqua monumenta ad historiam mediae aetatis illustrandam" (1601-1608).
Additionally, Canisius published important medieval chronicles, including:
- "Chronica Victoris Episcop. Tunnunensis et Joannis Episcop. Biclariensis": Chronicles of Victor and John.
- "Legatio Luitprandi": An embassy account by Liutprand of Cremona.
- "Historiae miscellae Pauli Diaconi": Historical miscellany by Paul the Deacon.
