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Jerome

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Christian theologian, translated the Bible and held classes for Roman widows and virgins

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Augustine of Hippo

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Philosopher, theologian, and bishop of Hippo Regius. Wrote the City of God, Confessions, and On Christian Doctrine

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St. Martin of Tours

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4th cen. soldier, became a monk (later bishop). Known for spreading Christianity in France and his acts of charity

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Marcella

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4-5th century ascetic, leader of a monastic community in Rome Noted for foundational help in monasticism.

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Hypatia of Alexandria

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Secular philosopher and mathematician, she was murdered by religious zealots for her intellect

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Galla Placidia

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5th century Roman Empress, daughter of Theodosius I, mother of Valentinian III, played a key role in West Roman politics

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St. Monica

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Mother to Augustine of Hippo, she was Christian his entire life and inspired his conversion (as noted in Confessions)

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Alypius of Thagaste

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Christian bishop and friend of Augustine, known for supporting Augustine’s spiritual journey

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Faustus of Mileve

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Bishop and strong advocate for Manichaeism, noted in Confessions by Augustine

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Marius Victorinus

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Translated Aristotle’s works into Latin (the language of scholars), converted to Christianity, and impacted Church’s doctrine & later Christian thinkers

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Alaric

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Visigothic King & military commander, in charge during Roman sack during 410

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Athaulf

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Visigothic King (successor to Alaric), worked on establishing Gothic influence in Roman Empire, had a failed marriage with Galla Placidia

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Theodoric

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(493) Ostrogothic king who established Ostrogothic Kingdom of Italy after the fall of the Western Roman Empire

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Odoacer

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(476) Germanic soldier turned king after deposing last Western Roman Emperor, Romulus Augustus

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Edward Gibbon

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18th century English historian, wrote The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

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Theodosius II

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Eastern Roman Emperor, codification of Roman law in the Theodosian Code and construction of Theodosian Walls in Constantinople

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Pulcheria

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Sister to Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Empress, known for Christian orthodoxy and preservation of Eastern Roman Empire

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Nestorius

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Theologian who was excommunicated from Roman Empire for his controversial teachings on the nature of Christ (division between divinity and humanity)

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Cyril of Alexandria

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Patriarch of Alexandria, played significant role in the Council of Ephesus (against Nestorius, viewed Christ’s division as unity)

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Leo I

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(5th cen.) Pope of Roman Catholic church in 5th century, established papal authority and defense of Christian orthodoxy in West Roman Empire

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Gelasius I

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(5-6th cen.) Pope of Roman Catholic church who defended the role of the papacy against secular government

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Pope Gregory the Great

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(6th cen.) Pope who established papal supremacy in the Roman Catholic church and expanded missionary work

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Augustine of Canterbury

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Benedictine monk and first Archbishop of Canterbury, played significant role in converting the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity and established the Christian Church in England

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Clovis

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5th century Frankish king who established the Merovingian Dynasty, conversion of Franks to Christianity, and expansion of Frankish territory in Gaul

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Childeric

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Father of Clovis I, remembered for military successes and laying foundation for Merovingian dynasty

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Clotild

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Frankish Queen, married to Clovis I and instrumental in his conversion to Christianity

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Gregory of Tours

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6th century Gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of Tours known for “History of the Franks”

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Sidonius Apollinaris

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Gallo-Roman aristocrat, Bishop of Clermont, known for his works that provide insight on politics, society, and culture of Roman Gaul

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Justin I

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6th century Byzantinian Emperor known for his efforts to strengthen the empire and establishment of Justinian dynasty

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Justinian

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Justin I’s nephew and adopted son, who became the emperor after Justin I and codified the Roman law, construction of monumental buildings (HAGIA SOPHIA), and did military campaigns to regain lost territory from the West.

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Theodora

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Byzantine Empress who played a significant role in Justinian’s politics and society

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Belisarius

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“The Last of the Romans,” successful Byzantine general who led military campaigns in North Africa and Italy

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Antonina

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Wife of Belisarius

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Khusro I

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Persian King of the Sassanian Empire who implemented reforms in government, society, and military

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Procopius

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Prominent Byzantine scholar who wrote “The Secret History” and “The Wars of Justinian”

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Vulfolaic the Langobard

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King of the Lombards (German peoples) who played a significant role in the Lombard invasion and settlement of Italy in 6th century

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Boethius

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A transmitter, philosopher, and author of “The Consolation of Philosophy”

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Cassiodorus

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A transmitter, statesman, and monk who founded a monastery and established a scriptorium that was key in preserving and transmitting classical texts

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Isidore of Seville

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A transmitter, bishop, and scholar who compiled an encyclopedia of knowledge known as Etymologies

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Maurice

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Byzantine emperor who defended the Empire against external threats but faced internal unrest that led to his overthrow and execution

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Phocas

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Byzantine Emperor who came to power via assassination of Maurice and his family

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Heraclius

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Byzantine Emperor who reformed the military and administration, successfully defeated the Sassanid Empire, but his later reign was plagued with internal conflict and Arab-Muslim conquests

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Khusro II

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Sassanian king who fought several wars against the Byzantine Empire, known for his construction projects and patronage of the arts

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Muhammad

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Founder of Islam, the Last Prophet, and the messenger of God in Islam

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Fred Donner

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Scholar of Islam

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Sophronius of Jerusalem

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Eastern Orthodox bishop known for opposition to Monothelite heresy and role in events leading to Arab conquest of Jerusalem

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‘Abd al-Malik

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5th Umayyad Caliphate, introduced major reforms in Islamic society and government, including the standardization of Arabic language and coinage

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Anastasius of Sinai

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7th century writer and monk

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