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Also Known As Augustinus Niphus • Augustinus Nyphus • Niphus Suessanus • Nyphus Suessanus
Born c.1473 • Italy
Died After 1538 • Salerno • Italy
Subjects Of Study Pietro Pomponazzi • immortality • philosophy • soul
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