Place

Hippo Regius

North Africa · Modern Algeria

A Roman city in North Africa where Augustine served as bishop for thirty-five years. He died here in 430 as the Vandals besieged the walls.

Thinkers Connected to Hippo Regius

Augustine

354 CE – 430 CE

He stole pears as a boy and never forgave himself. His restless search for truth took him through every philosophy before it brought him to God.

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