Sylvester II
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Sylvester II
Summary
Sylvester II is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Simon[2], he… he was born on 938[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on May 12, 1003[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], mathematician[7], politician[8], Catholic priest[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (806 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Sylvester II's place of birth was Saint-Simon[2].
- Sylvester II died in Rome[4].
- Sylvester II passed away in Lateran Palace[12].
- Sylvester II was born on 938[3].
- Sylvester II died on May 12, 1003[5].
- Sylvester II is buried at Archbasilica of St. John Lateran[13].
- Sylvester II's professions included astronomer[6].
- Sylvester II worked as a mathematician[7].
- Sylvester II's professions included politician[8].
- Sylvester II worked as a Catholic priest[9].
- Sylvester II's professions included philosopher[10].
- Sylvester II's professions included theologian[14].
- Sylvester II held the position of Pope[15].
- Sylvester II held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Reims[16].
- Sylvester II held the position of abbot[17].
- Sylvester II held the position of Lord Chancellor of France[18].
- Sylvester II held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Reims[19].
- Sylvester II held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Ravenna[20].
- A notable student of Sylvester II was Adalberon of Laon[21].
- A notable student of Sylvester II was Richerus[22].
- A notable student of Sylvester II was Bernelinus[23].
- A notable student of Sylvester II was Robert II of France[24].
- A notable student of Sylvester II was Guido of Arezzo[25].
- A notable student of Sylvester II was Otto III[26].
- Sylvester II's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Sylvester II was born in Saint-Simon[2]. He was born on 938[3].
Education
Sylvester II studied under Atto[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], mathematician[7], politician[8], Catholic priest[9], philosopher[10], and theologian[14]. Positions held include Pope[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29], in Vatican City[30], founded in 0033[31]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Reims[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[32], in France[33]; abbot[17], an ecclesiastical occupation[34]; Lord Chancellor of France[18], a public office[35]; and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Ravenna[20], a historical episcopal title[36], founded in 0546[37]. Notable students include Adalberon of Laon[21], a poet[38], 0947–1030[39], of Kingdom of France[40]; Richerus[22], a historian[41], 0941–0998[42], of France[43]; Bernelinus[23], a writer[44], specialised in mathematics[45]; Robert II of France[24], a politician[46], 0972–1031[47], of Kingdom of France[48]; Guido of Arezzo[25], a music theorist[49], 0992–1050[50], specialised in music[51]; and Otto III[26], a ruler[52], 0980–1002[53], of Holy Roman Empire[54].
Personal Life
Sylvester II's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].
Death and Burial
Sylvester II died on May 12, 1003[5]. Recorded place of death include Rome[4], a border city[55], in Italy[56], founded in -0753[57] and Lateran Palace[12], a Palazzo[58], in Italy[59]. Burial took place at Archbasilica of St. John Lateran[13].
Why It Matters
Sylvester II ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (806 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was Sylvester II born?
Sylvester II's place of birth was Saint-Simon[2].
Where did Sylvester II die?
Sylvester II died in Rome[4].
What did Sylvester II do for work?
Sylvester II worked as astronomer[6], mathematician[7], politician[8], Catholic priest[9], and philosopher[10].