Aymeric of Piacenza (born Piacenza,

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; died 19 August 1327,

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) was an Italian Dominican scholar, who became

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 ...

. He was involved in both the suppression of the

Fraticelli The Fraticelli (Italian for "Little Brethren") or Spiritual Franciscans opposed changes to the rule of Saint Francis of Assisi, especially with regard to poverty, and regarded the wealth of the Church as scandalous, and that of individual church ...

, and the downfall of the

Templars , colors = White mantle with a red cross , colors_label = Attire , march = , mascot = Two knights riding a single horse , equipment ...

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;Attribution Italian Dominicans Italian scholars 1327 deaths Year of birth unknown Masters of the Order of Preachers {{RC-bio-stub

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