Alcuin was an influential scholar and teacher during the Carolingian Renaissance in the 8th century. Born around 735 in England, he became a key figure in the revival of learning and culture under the rule of Charlemagne. Alcuin was known for his work in education, particularly at the Palace School in Aachen, where he helped to reform the curriculum and promote literacy. He played a significant role in the preservation of classical texts and the development of a standardized script known as Carolingian minuscule. Alcuin's contributions to theology, philosophy, and education had a lasting impact on medieval Europe, shaping the intellectual landscape for centuries to come.