Yes, Peter Abelard was castrated. This occurred around 1118 after his relationship with Héloïse, a young scholar he had fallen in love with, became public. Her uncle, in a fit of rage over the affair, attacked Abelard, leading to the castration. This event had a profound impact on Abelard's life and work.
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