Q: Who was St. Thomas Aquinas?

A: St. Thomas Aquinas was a Catholic Dominican priest from Italy, and is a Catholic saint and philosopher.

Q: Where was he born?

A: He was born in Roccasecca, as the son of Count Andulf of Aquino and Countess Theodora of Teano.

Q: What did his family expect him to become?

A: His parents expected him to follow in his uncle’s footsteps and become a Benedictine abbot.

Q: What nickname did he receive at university?

A: At the University of Naples, he got the nickname "dumb ox" for his slow demeanor, though he was an intelligent and talented student.

Q: What is his most famous book?

A: His most famous book is Summa Theologica.

A::What are some schools named after him? Q::Some schools named after him include the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines.

Q: What is Aquinas known for regarding natural law?

A: Aquinas is also known for his work with natural law. He took an optimistic view of human nature, believing that it is human nature to do good and not evil