Albertus De Chiavari
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Albertus de Chiavari (1250–1300) was an Italian Dominican friar who served as the 10th
Master of the Order of Preachers The Master of the Order of Preachers is the Superior General of the Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominican Order, Dominicans. The Master of the Order of Preachers is ''ex officio'' Chancellor (education), Grand Chancellor of the Pont ...
in the year 1300. He was appointed to role of Master by
Pope Boniface VIII Pope Boniface VIII ( la, Bonifatius PP. VIII; born Benedetto Caetani, c. 1230 – 11 October 1303) was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 December 1294 to his death in 1303. The Caetani, Caetani family was of b ...
, after completing his studies in France. He contested the bull '' Super cathedram'', issued in 1300, which limited the autonomy of the Dominicans. He also commented on the ancient masters of philosophy. He died after only three months in office.Ashley, Benedict
''The Dominicans''
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Albertus de Chiavari Masters of the Order of Preachers 1250 births 1300 deaths