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The family name Aurelius suggest that Augustine's ancestors were givin full citizenship by the Edict of Caracalla.
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Augustine was born in the municipium of Thagaste in Roman Africa. His mother was a Christian and his father was a Pagan who converted into Christianity on his deathbed. It is believed that Augustine's ancestors included Berbers, Latins, and Phoenicians. He considered himself to be Punic
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Now M'Daourouch he became familiar with literature. He was the age of 11 when sent there.
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He went here to continue his education in rhetoric. He fell away from christianity while there and followed the Manichaean religion.
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His lover of 13 years that he met in Carthage gives birth. Adeodatus is considered intelligent by many people.
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He died shortly before the seige of Hippo was lifted after his biggest feat of heeling a sick man. His feast day is celebrated on the same day that he died
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The summer before he had been converted back to christianity. He was baptised on Easter Vigil with his son by Ambrose in Milan.
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This dialog is now lost. Left a impression on him and started his interest in philosophy.
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Headed north in order to take up this position. Only 30 and had the most visible academic position in the Latin world.
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Augustine was planning to return to his home continent, Africa. His mother died in Italy while preparing for the trip.
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Soon after the death of his mother, Augustine also loses his son near Milan. After losing his son he sells his possesions and gives the money to the poor.
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He also became full Bishop soon after and stayed in the position until his death. This gave him the name "Augustine of Hippo."
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Confessions is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of 13 books, by St. Augustine of Hippo, written in Latin between AD 397 and AD 398.
