Thomas' mother, Theodora, belonged to the Rossi branch of the Neapolitan Caracciolo family.
His father was Count Landulf of Aquino so properly Thomas should be called St. Thomas of Aquino. Last names were not commonly used at the time and people were often associated with the name of their place of birth.
"Aquinas" is the demonym of Aquino: Thomas came from one of the noblest families of the Kingdom of Naples; his parents held the titles "Count of Aquino" and "Countess of Teano." Therefore, when he was born and named Thomas he received the title of Thomas of Aquinor Aquino, later changed to Thomas Aquinas.
Thomist ---- Please note that a Thomist typically would not imitate the way of life of Saint Thomas Aquinas in the way that a Benedictine would Saint Benedict's way of life or a Franciscan would Saint Francis'. Thomism refers instead to a school of thought, a method of approaching the study of theology and philosophy, rather than to a mode of spirituality.
St. AmbroseSt. AnthonySt. AnneSt. AgustineSt. AgnesSt. AndrewSt. AlbertSt. AlphonsesSt. AdalbertSt. Aloyslus
If you are referring to the Blessed Vrgin Mary, her mother's name was Saint Anne.
Saint Thomas is also known as Thomas the Apostle or Doubting Thomas. His full name is Thomas the Apostle.
For starters, St. Augustine of Hippo and St. Thomas Aquinas.
Sir Thomas More
The name of the seminary is typically derived from the name of the saint or concept it is dedicated to, the sponsoring religious order, or the geographical location where it is situated. Common names include "St. Joseph Seminary," "St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary," or "Holy Cross Seminary."
If you are referring to Augustine of Hippo's mother's her name was "Saint Monica".
There is no record of the name of Dymphna's mother.
Yes, he was very close to Albert the Great.