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SYLVESTER II
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• SYLVESTER II (noun)
The noun SYLVESTER II has 1 sense:
1. French pope from 999 to 1003 who was noted for his great learning (945-1003)
Familiarity information: SYLVESTER II used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
French pope from 999 to 1003 who was noted for his great learning (945-1003)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Gerbert; Sylvester II
Instance hypernyms:
Bishop of Rome; Catholic Pope; Holy Father; pontiff; pope; Roman Catholic Pope; Vicar of Christ (the head of the Roman Catholic Church)
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