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'''Apollonius''' ([[2]]-[[98]]) was a [[philosopher]] and [[mathematician]] of [[Hellenistic civilization|Greek]] origin. His teaching influenced scientific thought for centuries after his death. |
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He was born in the city of [[Tyana]], in the [[Roman Empire]] province of [[Cappadocia]] in [[Asia Minor]]. Educated in the nearby city of [[Tarsus]], his life took on nearly legendary proportions when, it is said, he visited [[Rome]] and raised the daughter of a [[senator]] from the dead. He wrote many books and treatises on a wide variety of subjects during his life, including [[science]], [[medicine]], and [[philosophy]]. |
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His scientific theories were ultimately applied to the earth-centered [[Ptolemy|Ptolemaic]] idea that the sun revolved around the earth. A few decades after his death, the Emperor [[Hadrian]] collected his works and ensured their publication throughout his realm. |
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Some scholars, both ancient and comtemporary, believe that Apollonius was actually the [[Christian]] [[Apostle]] [[Paul of Tarsus|Paul]], as many of his teachings coincide with those of Paul, and Apollonius is said to have done many of the same things Paul did. But there is no concrete evidence of this. |
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His fame was still evident in [[272]], when the Emperor [[Aurelian]] besieged Tyana, which had rebelled against [[Rome|Roman]] rule. In a dream or vision, Aurelian claimed to have seen Apollonius speak to him, beseeching him to spare the city of his birth. In part, Aurelian said Apollonius told him "Aurelian, if you desire to rule, abstain from the blood of the innocent! Aurelian, if you will conquer, be merciful!" Aurelian, who admired Apollonius, spared Tyana. |
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