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St. Augustine Bishop of Hippo

St. Augustine Bishop of Hippo

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Definition: St. Augustine was one of the eight great doctors of the Christian Church and possibly the most influential philosopher ever. He was born in North Africa at Tagaste in A.D. 354 and died in A.D. 430. Augustine was ordained Bishop of Hippo in 396.
Also Known As: Augustine of Hippo
Common Misspellings: St Augustin

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