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Procopius

Proper noun

Meaning

A male given name from Latin Procopius [in turn from Ancient Greek Προκόπιος (Prokópios)], of rare usage, variant of Prokopios, feminine equivalent Procopia.

A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Procopius, an early Christian martyr of the 3rd century C.E.

A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius, a Roman imperial usurper of the 4th century C.E.

A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius of Caesarea, a Byzantine Greek historian of the 6th century C.E.

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Examples

According to Procopius, Justinian stated at the completion of this edifice, "Solomon I have outdone thee" (in reference to the 1st Jewish temple). Source: Internet

An article by art historian Noah Charney about the Vatican Library and its famous manuscript, Historia Arcana by Procopius. Source: Internet

At its peak, Procopius said the plague was killing 10,000 people in Constantinople every day. Source: Internet

F. Nau, in Revue de l'orient, ii., 1897, p. 481. Architecture, learning, art and literature Justinian was a prolific builder; the historian Procopius bears witness to his activities in this area. Source: Internet

History. xxvi. 17 Vol. V 333. Procopius reported that Narses had built an army that in the requirement of men and arms was “worthy of the Roman Empire”. Source: Internet

Moorhead (1994), pp. 21–22, with a reference to Procopius, Secret History 8.3. Source: Internet

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