Portrait of Thomas Aquinas
. Carlo Crivelli, Saint Thomas Aquinas (1476); faithful reproduction of public-domain painting. Public domain (PD-Art; author died circa 1495; pre-1931 publication). Source and usage information on the linked Wikimedia file page. Source. Articles by others on the same topic
Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) was an Italian Dominican friar, theologian, and philosopher, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy and Catholic theology. He is best known for his work in synthesizing Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology, earning him the title of Doctor Angelicus (Angelic Doctor) within the Catholic Church.