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Hilary of Poitiers
Also known as Hilarius Pictaviensis
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- born. 315high · Wikidata P569
- died. 367high · Wikidata P570
Bishop of Poitiers (d. 367) exiled to Phrygia, whose On the Trinity brought eastern anti-Arian debate into Latin.
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Hilary of Poitiers was a Roman Christian prelate who served as Bishop of Poitiers. He was known for his opposition to Arianism and is venerated as a saint and Doctor of the Church.
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- On the Councils, or the Faith of the Easterns · New Advent FathersPublic-domain translation; New Advent site edition copyright Kevin Knight. Link, do not mirror.
- On the Trinity · New Advent FathersPublic-domain translation; New Advent site edition copyright Kevin Knight. Link, do not mirror.
- Homilies on the Psalms · New Advent FathersPublic-domain translation; New Advent site edition copyright Kevin Knight. Link, do not mirror.
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- On the Councils, or the Faith of the Easterns · Hilary of PoitiersAccessed 2026-11-12 · Public-domain translation; New Advent site edition copyright Kevin Knight. Link, do not mirror.
- On the Trinity · Hilary of PoitiersAccessed 2026-11-12 · Public-domain translation; New Advent site edition copyright Kevin Knight. Link, do not mirror.
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- Q44344
- VIAF 89595978
- Library of Congress n81008231
- Trismegistos author 387
- Perseus 1653
- Pinakes 1349
- Catholic Encyclopedia 07349b
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