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Cyrus of Alexandria (Arabic: المقوقس al-Muqawqis, Greek: Κῦρος Ἀλεξανδρείας) was a prominent figure in the 7th century. He served as a Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria and held the position of the last Byzantine prefect of Egypt. Notably, he played a significant role in the development of monothelitism.[1] Cyrus died in Alexandria on March 21, 642.[2]

  1. ^ Abba Cyrus Jean and Alexander Heard Library, Vanderbilt University, 2007. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  2. ^ Bierbrier, Morris (2008). Historical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt. Scarecrow Press. p. 56. ISBN 9780810862500.

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