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Sextus Julius Africanus

Also known as Julius Africanus

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  • born. c. 160medium · Wikidata P569
  • died. c. 240medium · Wikidata P570

Christian chronographer and polymath (c. 160-240) whose Chronographiae synchronized biblical and pagan history.

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Sextus Julius Africanus was a Christian traveler and historian of the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries. He influenced fellow historian Eusebius, later writers of Church history among the Church Fathers, and the Greek school of chroniclers.

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  • Extant Writings · New Advent FathersPublic-domain translation; New Advent site edition copyright Kevin Knight. Link, do not mirror.

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  • Sextus Julius Africanus · Wikipedia contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Wikidata Q317014 · Wikidata contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC0 1.0
  • Catholic Encyclopedia (1907-1912) article · Various (Catholic Encyclopedia)Accessed 2026-11-12 · 1907-1912 text public domain in the US; dated and confessional, use for history of reception
  • Extant Writings · Julius AfricanusAccessed 2026-11-12 · Public-domain translation; New Advent site edition copyright Kevin Knight. Link, do not mirror.

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chronography · 3rd-century

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