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Possidius of Calama

c. 370 – c. 440 · Bishop of Calama
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Bishop of Calama and disciple of Augustine. Wrote the Vita Augustini and compiled an Indiculus of Augustine's works.

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Who was Possidius of Calama?
Possidius of Calama (370–440) — Bishop of Calama and disciple of Augustine. Wrote the Vita Augustini and compiled an Indiculus of Augustine's works.
Who taught Possidius of Calama?
Augustine of Hippo.

Sources for biography

  • Possidius, Vita Augustini primary

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  • taught by Augustine of Hippo
    Possidius lived in Augustine's monastic community at Hippo and wrote his Vita.
    Possidius, Vita Augustini (preface)

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