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'''Pope Sylvester II''' (c. 946 – | '''Pope Sylvester II''' (c. 946 – 1003), born '''Gerbert d'Aurillac''', was [[Papacy|Pope]] from 2 April 999 until his death in 1003. A prolific scholar and teacher, he was a leader of the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. | ||
As an avid supporter and promoter of scientific development during the {{Wiki|Middle Ages}}, Pope Sylvester II, like many other Templars, was branded a heretic and sorcerer by his enemies. | As an avid supporter and promoter of scientific development during the {{Wiki|Middle Ages}}, Pope Sylvester II, like many other Templars, was branded a heretic and sorcerer by his enemies. | ||
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Pope Sylvester II (c. 946 – 1003), born Gerbert d'Aurillac, was Pope from 2 April 999 until his death in 1003. A prolific scholar and teacher, he was a leader of the Templar Order.
As an avid supporter and promoter of scientific development during the Middle Ages, Pope Sylvester II, like many other Templars, was branded a heretic and sorcerer by his enemies.
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Sylvester and the devil in an illustration from c. 1460