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John of Salisbury
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John of Salisbury (c. 1115-1180)

English philosopher and historian. His Policraticus portrayed the church as the guarantee of liberty against the unjust claims of secular authority.

He studied in France 1130-1153, in Paris with Abelard and at Chartres. He became secretary to Thomas à Becket and supported him against Henry II; he fled to France after Becket's murder, and became bishop of Chartres in 1176.



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