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Synesius of Cyrene

Synesius of Cyrene was a philosopher, writer, presbyter and bishop (370–413). He was born at Cyrene.

Also recorded as Synesius of Ptolemais; Synesius; Synesius, Bishop of Ptolemais.

Overview

Born at Cyrene in 370, died at Cyrene in 413.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Synesius of Ptolemais, Synesius and Synesius, Bishop of Ptolemais. His recorded languages were medieval Greek and Ancient Greek.

Catalogued works

4 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service.

Calvitii encomium. Letters. Lord Jesus, Think on Me. Synesii episcopi Cyrenes opera quae extant omnia.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Synesius of Cyrene, African American Studies Center, 2011. Synesius of Cyrene, SpringerReference. The Letter Collection of Synesius of Cyrene, Late Antique Letter Collections, 2016. Synesius of Cyrene, Religion Past and Present. Synesius of Cyrene, Brill Encyclopedia of Early Christianity Online.

In detail

training under Hypatia is recorded. the recorded working language is medieval Greek and Ancient Greek.

The field of work recorded is philosophy.

Positions recorded include bishop.

Works named in the authority record are Calvitii encomium.

Chronology

  1. 370Synesius of Cyrene born at Cyrene.
  2. 413Synesius of Cyrene died at Cyrene.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Synesius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q357027: Synesius of Cyrene

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