Dietrich of Apolda

Dietrich of Apolda^[1] (died 1302) was a German Dominican hagiographer, writing towards the end of the thirteenth century.

He wrote a popular life of Elizabeth of Hungary, including mythical elements such as the sorcerer Klingsor.^[2][3] He also wrote a lengthy life of St. Dominic, supported by Munio of Zamora.^[4][5]

References

• Monika Rener (1993), Die Vita der Heiligen Elisabeth des Dietrich von Apolda

Notes

1. ^ Theoderic, Thierry d'Apolda.
2. ^ Gábor Klaniczay, Eva Pálmai, Holy Rulers and Blessed Princesses: Dynastic Cults in Medieval Central Europe (2002 translation), p. 423.
3. ^ Rosenwunder | Wege zu Elisabeth von Thüringen | Erfurt 2007 | Elisabeth in Geschichte und Gegenwart
4. ^ Dominican Documents: Blessed Jordan - Libellus
5. ^ Vita Beatissimi Dominici, in Acta Sanctorum, XXXV.