SYLVESTER II

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

French pope from 999 to 1003 who was noted for his great learning (945-1003)

Synonyms:

Gerbert; Sylvester II

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

Bishop of Rome; Catholic Pope; Holy Father; pontiff; pope; Roman Catholic Pope; Vicar of Christ (the head of the Roman Catholic Church)

Credits