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Apr 4 Isidore of Seville, patron saint of the Internet
Season 4
Episode 4
Published 2 years, 11 months ago
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Saint Isidore wrote the 20 volume Etymologies, an encyclopedia that saved much knowledge from the ancient world. The Western Roman empire had collapsed and barbarian tribes had taken over much of Europe. Pope John Paul II declared Isidore patron saint of the internet for this achievement