Sylvester II

Sylvester II (938–1003) was an astronomer, mathematician and politician.

Also recorded as Pope Sylvester II.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Gerbert d'Orlhac.

Born at Saint-Simon in 938, died at Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem in 1003.

In detail

training under Atto is recorded. Adalberon of Laon, Richerus and Bernelinus are recorded as having studied under Sylvester II. the recorded working language is Latin.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome, Reims and Ravenna. Positions recorded include Pope and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Reims.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Pope Sylvester II”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q172383: Sylvester II
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