Jean Gerson

Jean Gerson (1363–1429) was a prominent French scholar, theologian, and reformer during the late Middle Ages. He served as a university professor and later as a leading church official, including chancellor of the University of Paris and a key advisor during the Council of Constance. Gerson emphasized the importance of personal piety, moral reform, and unity within the church. He advocated for reform from within rather than outside the church and sought to address issues like heresy and church corruption. His work influenced religious thought and helped lay groundwork for subsequent calls for reform in the Catholic Church.