Symmachus

Symmachus was a male Pope and Catholic priest who served during the Roman Empire. Born in Sardinia in 460, he worked in Rome and wrote in Latin. He died in Rome on July 19, 514, and is buried in St. Peter's Basilica. He is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day observed on July 19.

A distinct historical figure, Quintus Aurelius Symmachus, was an author who lived from approximately 340 to 405. His works include *Symmachi ... Epistolae familiares & elegantissimae nunquam alias impressae* and *Symmachi cons. Ro. Epistolæ familiares*. He is described in sources such as the *Encyclopædia Britannica* 11th edition and *The Catholic Encyclopedia*.