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Were Hypatia and Pope Sixtus III alive at the same time?

Yes. Hypatia and Pope Sixtus III were alive at the same time, from c. AD 390 to AD 415.

Hypatia

Hypatia

Greek philosopher

Born c. AD 360 · died March AD 415

Pope Sixtus III

Pope Sixtus III

Catholic priest who served as Pope

Born c. AD 390 · died 19 August AD 440

  1. Ambrose, c. AD 339 – AD 397
  2. Jerome, c. AD 345 – c. AD 420
  3. John Chrysostom, c. AD 350 – AD 407
  4. Augustine of Hippo, AD 354 – AD 430
  5. Hypatia, c. AD 360 – AD 415
  6. Pope Sixtus III, c. AD 390 – AD 440
  7. Pope Leo I, c. AD 394 – AD 461

Hypatia and Pope Sixtus III in bold, with some of their best-known contemporaries; dashed lines mark world events. Drag across, or use the arrow keys, to see the age each reached in any year. Faded ends mark uncertain dates.

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Where Hypatia and Pope Sixtus III were born

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