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Gerard of Clairvaux

Older brother of Bernard of Clairvaux

  • Fame42.9
  • Momentum31.6
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Lived 1101–1138, aged 37France
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  • Era
    1101–1138
    Aged 37
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Updated 2026-08-25

Gerard of Clairvaux was the older brother of Bernard of Clairvaux. He was the son of Tescelin le Roux and Aleth de Montbard. When Bernard entered Cîteaux with a group of young relatives and friends in 1112, Gerard did not join him. Instead, he participated in the military life, but was injured during a siege of Grancy and was also imprisoned. During his imprisonment, he decided to enter the monastic life and went to Citeaux after his release.

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