Sylvia of Aquitaine
Historian and saint
About Sylvia of Aquitaine
Lived 330 – 420 (aged 89–90). Sylvia of Aquitaine was a Roman pilgrim.
Sylvia of Aquitaine was a fourth century nun from Aquitaine who was believed, based on an account attributed to her, to have gone on a pilgrimage sometime between 379 and 388 A.D. This account, however, is now attributed to another nun named Egeria.
She was the sister of Rufinus, the chief minister of the Byzantine Empire under Theodosius and Arcadius. Palladius' Lausiac History tells she journeyed in the age of 60, and prided in her ascetic habits.
Her feast day is celebrated on November 5. She should not be confused with Saint Silvia, the mother of Pope Gregory the Great.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sylvia of Aquitaine?
historian and saint (0330-0406)
When was Sylvia of Aquitaine born?
Sylvia of Aquitaine was born in 330 in Gallia Aquitania.
When did Sylvia of Aquitaine die?
Sylvia of Aquitaine died in 420 in Brescia.
What was Sylvia of Aquitaine's occupation?
Sylvia of Aquitaine was a pilgrim.
What nationality was Sylvia of Aquitaine?
Sylvia of Aquitaine was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Sylvia of Aquitaine
· DBpedia: Sylvia of Aquitaine
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