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First century B.C. Greek astronomer who was among those consulted by Julius Caesar on calendar reform. Sources suggest that Sosigenes used Egyptian astronomical calculations, and was the person who convinced Caesar to use a 365-day year with a leap...
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Sosigenes of Alexandria was named by Pliny the Elder as the astronomer consulted by Julius Caesar for the design of the Julian calendar. It appears that little or nothing is known about him apart from two references in Pliny's Natural History. Some web...


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The Washington Post
Alexandria
11/02/1989: 636 words, approx. 2 pages
COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY John E. Kloch is running unopposed. John E. Kloch 300 North View Ter., Alexandria Age: 48 Incumbent Commonwealth's attorney, Alexandria, elected 1979; deputy commonwealth's attorney, 1974-79; private practice, 1970-74; career prosecutor, professional trial attorney, administrator of...
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The Washington Post
. . . But Not in Alexandria
09/13/1992: 494 words, approx. 2 pages
The proposed Jack Kent Cooke Stadium at Potomac Yard - to many people, supporters and opponents alike - is about one issue and one issue only - money. Gov. Wilder and his supporters claim that the stadium will create 16,300 permanent jobs and...
 


 

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