George The Syncellus

George The Syncellus (flourished 8th century—died after 810) was a Byzantine historian and author of a world chronicle of events from the creation to the reign of the Roman emperor Diocletian (reigned 284–305). Together with the parallel work by Eusebius of Caesarea, George’s work constitutes the prime instrument for interpreting Christian chronography concerning the primitive church. Having first lived in the Holy Land of Palestine, George became private secretary to Tarasius, patriarch of Constantinople (reigned...