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hierius

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A renowned orator of Rome, of Syrian origin, celebrated for his learning in Greek eloquence, Latin oratory, and philosophy, to whom Augustine dedicated his work 'On the Fair and Fit'.
location
Rome
occupation
orator
origin
Syrian
skills
  • Greek eloquence
  • Latin oratory
  • philosophy

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    Hierius is described as an orator of Rome, known for his learning and eloquence.
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    an orator of Rome, whom I knew not by face, but loved for the fame of his learning which
  • was_of_originSyrian
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    Hierius is noted for his Syrian origin, which made his eloquence even more remarkable to his admirers.
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    out of a Syrian, first instructed in Greek eloquence, should afterwards be formed a wonderful Latin
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    Hierius was initially instructed in Greek eloquence before becoming a Latin orator.
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    first instructed in Greek eloquence, should afterwards be formed a wonderful Latin
  • was_learned_inPhilosophy
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    Hierius was highly learned in matters pertaining to philosophy, adding to his renown.
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    one most learned in things pertaining unto philosophy.
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