Alexander Neckam

Alexander Neckam
Born8 September 1157 
Died31 March 1217  (aged 59)
Resting placeWorcester Cathedral 
Occupation
  • Magnetician
  • poet
  • theologian
Parent(s)
Position heldabbot (12131217) 

Alexander Neckam (8 September 1157  31 March 1217) was an English poet, theologian, and writer. He was an abbot of Cirencester Abbey from 1213 until his death.