Aymeric of Piacenza

Aymeric of Piacenza (born Piacenza, Italy; died 19 August 1327, Bologna) was an Italian Dominican scholar, who became Master of the Order of Preachers. He involved in both the suppression of the Fraticelli, and the downfall of the Templars.

Attribution

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Aymeric of Piacenza". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton. 

Preceded by
Bernard de Jusix
Master General of the Dominican Order
1304 1311
Succeeded by
Béranger de Landore
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