Thomas Cajetan
Thomas de Vio Cajetan | |
|---|---|
Martin Luther in front of Cardinal Cajetan by Ferdinand Pauwels | |
| Born | 20 February 1469 |
| Died | 9 August 1534 (aged 65) |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | University of Padua |
| Philosophical work | |
| Era | Medieval philosophy |
| Region | |
| School | Thomism |
| Main interests | |
| Notable works | Summula Caietani. |
| Bishop of Gaeta | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| In office | 1519–1534 |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of San Sisto |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1491 |
| Consecration | 1 May 1518 by Niccolò Fieschi |
| Created cardinal | 1 July 1517 by Pope Leo X |
Thomas Cajetan OP (/ˈkædʒətən/ KAJ-ə-tən; 20 February 1469 – 9 August 1534), also known as Gaetanus, commonly Tommaso de Vio or Thomas de Vio, was an Italian philosopher, theologian, the Master of the Order of Preachers 1508 to 1518, and cardinal from 1517 until his death. He was a leading theologian of his day who is now best known as the spokesman for Catholic opposition to the teachings of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation while he was the Pope's legate in Augsburg, and among Catholics for his extensive commentary on the Summa Theologica of Thomas Aquinas.
He is not to be confused with his contemporary Saint Cajetan, the founder of the Theatines.