David Boys or Boschus (died 1461),

Carmelite , image = , caption = Coat of arms of the Carmelites , abbreviation = OCarm , formation = Late 12th century , founder = Early hermits of Mount Carmel , founding_location = Mount Car ...

, was educated at

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, and lectured in theology at that university; he also visited for purposes of study the

University of Cambridge , mottoeng = Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts. Non literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge. , established = , other_name = The Chancellor, Masters and Schola ...

and several foreign universities. He became head of the Carmelite community at

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, and died there in the year 1461. The following are the titles of works written by Boys: 1. ''De duplici hominis immortalitate.'' 2. ''Adversus Agarenos.'' 3. ''Contra varios Gentilium Ritus.'' 4. ''De Spiritus Doctrina.'' 5. ''De vera Innocentia.''

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