Thierry Ruinart
Encyclopedia
Dom
Thierry Ruinart (also Theodore, Theodoricus) (1657–1709) was a French Benedictine
monk and scholar. He was a Maurist, and a disciple of Jean Mabillon
.
Of his many works, the one now cited is his Acta sincera, a martyrology
, written in Latin (French translation 1732 by Drouet de Maupertuy).
He was also interested in oenology
.In 1729 his nephew Nicolas Ruinart founded the champagne house of Ruinart
, which operates to this day (2007).
Dom (title)
Dom is a title of respect prefixed to the given name. It derives from Latin Dominus.It is used in English for certain Benedictine and Carthusian monks, and for members of certain communities of Canons Regular. Examples include Benedictine monks of the English Benedictine Congregation...
Thierry Ruinart (also Theodore, Theodoricus) (1657–1709) was a French Benedictine
Benedictine
Benedictine refers to the spirituality and consecrated life in accordance with the Rule of St Benedict, written by Benedict of Nursia in the sixth century for the cenobitic communities he founded in central Italy. The most notable of these is Monte Cassino, the first monastery founded by Benedict...
monk and scholar. He was a Maurist, and a disciple of Jean Mabillon
Jean Mabillon
Jean Mabillon was a French Benedictine monk and scholar, considered the founder of palaeography and diplomatics.-Early career:...
.
Of his many works, the one now cited is his Acta sincera, a martyrology
Martyrology
A martyrology is a catalogue or list of martyrs , arranged in the calendar order of their anniversaries or feasts. Local martyrologies record exclusively the custom of a particular Church. Local lists were enriched by names borrowed from neighbouring churches...
, written in Latin (French translation 1732 by Drouet de Maupertuy).
He was also interested in oenology
Oenology
Oenology,[p] œnology , or enology is the science and study of all aspects of wine and winemaking except vine-growing and grape-harvesting, which is a subfield called viticulture. “Viticulture & oenology” is a common designation for training programmes and research centres that include both the...
.In 1729 his nephew Nicolas Ruinart founded the champagne house of Ruinart
Ruinart (champagne)
Ruinart is the oldest established Champagne house, exclusively producing champagne since 1729. Founded by Nicolas Ruinart in the Champagne region in the city of Reims, the house is today owned by the parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA....
, which operates to this day (2007).