| Birth: | unknown | | Death: | May 12, 1003 | 
Pope. Born in Auvergne (France). Elected April 2, 999, his pontificate lasted about 4 years and crossed the threshold of the famous year 1000, which was considered crucial for the Last Judgment: people used to say: one thousand and not one thousand more. Silvester II tried to stem immoral behaviour. He was extremely learned and introduced the use of Arab numbers. He is said to have invented the balance-wheel, which was used till 1640 and then replaced by the pendulum clock. Silvester II was the only Pope keen to astronomy and mathematic. (bio by: MC)
Search Amazon for Pope Silvester II | | | Burial:
Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Rome
Provincia di Roma
Lazio, Italy
GPS (lat/lon): 41.88591, 12.50616 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: MC
Record added: May 24, 2004
Find A Grave Memorial# 8823072 |
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Pope Silvester II:thank you for serving the vicar of Rome and you will be remembered as the only Pope keen to astronomy and mathematic! remembering you after 1010 years, may you rest in peace!
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MFPS
Added: May. 12, 2013 |
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Cindy
Added: May. 12, 2013 |
Rest in peace.
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Ken MacLeod
Added: Jul. 27, 2012 |
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