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Simon Episcopius, Dutch theologian and academic (died 1643)

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Simon Episcopius

Dutch theologian (1583–1643)

Simon Episcopius was a Dutch theologian and Remonstrant who played a significant role at the Synod of Dort in 1618. His name is the Latinized form of his Dutch name Simon Bisschop.
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January 8

Day of the year

January 8 is the eighth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 357 days remain until the end of the year.
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