Historical Events from This Year 354
Born in 354
Augustine of Hippo
Theologian and Bishop of Hippo
Born
November 13th, 354 1670 years ago
Died
August 28th, 430 1594 years ago — 75 years old
Served as the Bishop of Hippo in North Africa and became a significant theologian in early Christianity. Writings included 'Confessions' and 'The City of God', addressing key theological issues such as original sin and divine grace. His works laid the foundation for much of Western Christian thought and philosophy. Engagements with Manichaeism and other philosophies shaped his later theological positions. Died in 430 during the Vandals' siege of Hippo.
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