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314–360 · 4th century Latin writer and astrologer

Also known as: Iulius Firmicus Maternus, Firmicius Maternus, Firmicus Maternus, Юлий Фирмик Матерн, 율리우스 피르미쿠스 마테르누스, ユリウス・フィルミクス・マテルヌス

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