Abelard
biographical name
Ab·e·lard
ˈa-bə-ˌlärd 
Peter or French Pierre Abélard or
Abailard
ˌa-bā-ˈlär
1079–?1144 husband of Héloïse French philosopher and theologian
1079–?1144 husband of Héloïse French philosopher and theologian
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“Abelard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Abelard. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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