Dietrich of Apolda
German historian
Biography
Gallery (1)
Lists
Also Viewed
The basics
Quick Facts
| Intro | German historian | |
| A.K.A. | Theodericus de Apolda | |
| A.K.A. | Theodericus de Apolda | |
| Places | Germany | |
| was | Biographer Writer | |
| Work field | Literature Science | |
| Gender |
| |
| Birth | 1228 | |
| Death | 1302 (aged 74 years) |
The details
Biography
Dietrich of Apolda (died 1302) was a German Dominican hagiographer, writing towards the end of the thirteenth century.
He wrote a popular life of Elizabeth of Hungary, including mythical elements such as the sorcerer Klingsor. He also wrote a lengthy life of St. Dominic, supported by Munio of Zamora.