Sylvester II

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noun

Gerbert, died 1003, French ecclesiastic: pope 999–1003.

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Words nearby Sylvester II

sylvanite, Sylvanus, sylvatic, Sylvester, Sylvester I, Sylvester II, Sylvia, sylvian, sylvian aqueduct, Sylvian fissure, sylvic acid

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British Dictionary definitions for Sylvester II

Sylvester II

/ (sɪlˈvɛstə) /

noun

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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