Sylvester II

or Silvester II


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

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British Dictionary definitions for Sylvester II

Sylvester II

/ (sɪlˈvɛstə) /


noun
  1. 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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