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Sidonius Apollinaris
Gaius Sollius Modestus Apollinaris Sidonius, better known as Sidonius Apollinaris, was a poet, diplomat, and bishop. Born into the Gallo-Roman aristocracy, he was son-in-law of Emperor Avitus and was appointed Urban prefect of Rome by Emperor Anthemius in 468. In 469 he was appointed Bishop of Clermont and he led the defence of the city against attacks from the armies of Euric, King of the Visigot…
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culture · 5th-century Gallic poet, diplomat, bishop, and Catholic saint · politician · Catholic priest · poet · writer · also Sidonius Apollinaris, Gaius Sollius Modestus Apollinaris Sidonius, Gaius Sollius Apollinaris Sidoniu, Saint Sidonius Apollinaris, Apollinaris Sidonius, Apollinaris
Born 5 November 0430 · Died 0489 · Q302936
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Died 0489.
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Career landmark: bishop of Auvergne (0471–0486).
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Career landmark: Praefectus urbi (0468–0469).
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