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= Dionysius Exiguus
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Dionysius Exiguus, also known as Denis the Short, was a Scythian monk and scholar who lived in the 6th century (circa 470 – 544 AD). He is best known for his work in developing a method for calculating the date of Easter and for creating the Anno Domini (AD) dating system, which counts years from the birth of Jesus Christ.