Birthdate: 1287 AD
Birthplace: Ockham Civil Parish, United Kingdom
Died: April 10, 1347
William of Ockham was a prominent English Franciscan friar, philosopher, theologian, and apologist. He played a key role in medieval thought and was central to the intellectual and political debates of the 14th century. He is renowned for introducing Occam’s razor, a principle of methodology that had a lasting impact on logic, physics, and theology. Through his influential writings and active participation in philosophical and theological dialogs, he left a significant mark on the intellectual landscape of his era. He is honored in the Church of England on April 10th.
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