His teaching on the subject became known throughout Europe by around 1047. His position was condemned subsequently by several regional councils including Rome (1050), Verecelli (1050) where for reasons unclear he was imprisoned briefly by the King, Tours (1055), Rome (1059), Poitiers (1075), and St. Maixeut (1076).
His teaching on the subject gained recognition in Europe by around 1047.  He faced condemnation from various regional councils, including Rome, Verecelli, Tours, Rome, Poitiers, and St. Maixeut.