List of Famous people with last name Clairvaux
Bernard of Clairvaux
First Name Bernard
Last Name Clairvaux
Died on August 20, 1153
Born in France, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Bernard of Clairvaux, venerated as Saint Bernard, was a Burgundian abbot, and a major leader in the revitalization of Benedictine monasticism through the nascent Order of Cistercians.
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Nivard of Clairvaux
First Name Nivard
Last Name Clairvaux
Born on November 30, 1099
Born in France, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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Gerard of Clairvaux
First Name Gerard
Last Name Clairvaux
Born on November 30, 1100
Born in France, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Gerard of Clairvaux was the older brother of Bernard of Clairvaux. He was the son of Tescelin le Roux and Aleth de Montbard. When Bernard entered Cîteaux with a group of young relatives and friends in 1112, Gerard did not join him. Instead, he participated in the military life, but was injured during a siege of Grancy and was also imprisoned. During his imprisonment, he decided to enter the monastic life and went to Citeaux after his release.
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