Possidius of Calama

c. 370 – c. 440 · Bishop of Calama
Bishop

Quick facts

Born
c. 370
Died
c. 440
See
Calama
Region
africa
Era
nicene
Significance
Minor(1/4)
Also known as
Possidius

Highlights

Main contribution
Bishop of Calama and disciple of Augustine.
Primary source
Possidius, Vita Augustini

Bishop of Calama and disciple of Augustine. Wrote the Vita Augustini and compiled an Indiculus of Augustine's works.

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Common questions

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

documented connections(1)

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

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