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'''Pope Sylvester II''' (c. 946 – 12 May 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 what would become known as the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. | |||
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'''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 [[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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Revision as of 17:09, 1 December 2017
Pope Sylvester II (c. 946 – 12 May 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 what would become known as 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
