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Sylvester II
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Sylvester II [sɪlˈvɛstə]
n
(Biographies / Sylvester II (940-1003) M, French, RELIGION: clergyman, MISC: scholar, RELIGION: pope) original name Gerbert of Aurillac. c. 940-1003 ad, French ecclesiastic and scholar; pope (999-1003): noted for his achievements in mathematics and astronomy
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Noun1.Sylvester II - French pope from 999 to 1003 who was noted for his great learning (945-1003)
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