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Gerbert of Aurillac

Type Figure Region Auvergne Time c. 946–1003 Also known as Gerbert of Aurillac、Pope Sylvester II、西尔维斯特二世、Sylvester II

Gerbert of Aurillac (c. 946–1003), one of the foremost scholars of the 10th century, excelled in mathematics, astronomy, and logic, taught at Reims a…

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  1. 946–972Auvergne · AuvergneBorn in Aurillac, Auvergne; studied Arabic numerals, astronomy, and philosophy in northern Spain and Italy, later taught in Reims and elsewhere, renowned for mathematics and logic.
  2. 972–999Reims · FranceArchbishop of Reims from 972, later transferred to Archbishop of Ravenna with the support of Otto II and Otto III, continuing to promote church reform and the spread of learning, and tutoring the young emperor Otto III.
  3. 999–1003Rome · ItalyElected pope in 999, the first French-born pope, promoted cooperation between church and empire in reform, introduced Arabic numerals and calculating tools, and died in Rome on May 12, 1003.

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