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'''Evgenios Voulgaris''' was a [[Greece|Greek]] clergyman and writer of the [[18th Century]].
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'''Evgenios Voulgaris''' was a [[Greece|Greek]] scholar and "Teacher of the Nation" ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Γενναρχης).
  
Voulgaris was born on [[August 11]], [[1716]] in [[Corfu]]. He studied in [[Arta]] and [[Ioannina]] not only theology but also philosophy, ancient Greek, Latin, Hebrew, physics and mathematics. He taught in [[Kozani]] before Patriarch Kyrillos assigned him to the Othonias School of [[Mount Athos]]. There, he taught among others [[Saint Kosmas Aitolos]].
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Voulgaris was born on [[August 11]], [[1716]] in [[Corfu]]. He commenced his studies in [[Corfu]] and continued in [[Arta]] and [[Ioannina]]. Later, he moved to Padova, Italy to further his studies.  His interests were ranging from ancient Greek, Latin and Hebrew Philology to Theology, Physics, Mathematics and Languages.
  
Eventually, Voulgaris left Mt Athos for Leipzig, Germany and, later, for St Petersburg, Russia where he was ordained a priest. Eventually he rose to become Bishop of Cherson.
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In 1742, he returned to Greece and taught in various schools in Northern Greece. He became famous but not very popular in many circles because of his "free thinking" ideas.
  
In [[1802]], he withdrew to the monastery of St Alexander Nevski where he died on [[June 19]], [[1806]].  
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In 1762, disappointed, left Greece and migrated to Wallachia and from there to Lipsia, where he was mainly pre-occupied with publishing his work
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In the following years, there were a few quick changes in his life. He visited Berlin, then St. Petersburg where he was appointed by Ekaterina II "The Great" in 1772, Chief Librarian.
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In 1776, he became Archbishop of Slovinio and Chersona. He remained Archbishop until 1779.
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In 1779, he return to St. Petersburg, and became a member of the Imperial Academy.
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In [[1802]], he withdrew to the monastery of St Alexander Nevski where he died on [[June 19]], [[1806]].
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During the years he spend in Russia, his views became softer. 
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Voulgaris left behind many writings on history and religion, philosophy and physics, mathematics and astronomy, archeology and music. He also translated Virgil's Aeneid into [[Greek language|Greek]].
  
Voulgaris left behind many writings on religion, philosophy, physics, mathematics and even music. He also translated Virgil's Aeneid into [[Greek language|Greek]].
 
  
  

Revision as of 22:34, February 26, 2009

Evgenios Voulgaris was a Greek scholar and "Teacher of the Nation" (Greek: Γενναρχης).

Voulgaris was born on August 11, 1716 in Corfu. He commenced his studies in Corfu and continued in Arta and Ioannina. Later, he moved to Padova, Italy to further his studies. His interests were ranging from ancient Greek, Latin and Hebrew Philology to Theology, Physics, Mathematics and Languages.

In 1742, he returned to Greece and taught in various schools in Northern Greece. He became famous but not very popular in many circles because of his "free thinking" ideas.

In 1762, disappointed, left Greece and migrated to Wallachia and from there to Lipsia, where he was mainly pre-occupied with publishing his work

In the following years, there were a few quick changes in his life. He visited Berlin, then St. Petersburg where he was appointed by Ekaterina II "The Great" in 1772, Chief Librarian. In 1776, he became Archbishop of Slovinio and Chersona. He remained Archbishop until 1779.

In 1779, he return to St. Petersburg, and became a member of the Imperial Academy.

In 1802, he withdrew to the monastery of St Alexander Nevski where he died on June 19, 1806.

During the years he spend in Russia, his views became softer.

Voulgaris left behind many writings on history and religion, philosophy and physics, mathematics and astronomy, archeology and music. He also translated Virgil's Aeneid into Greek.