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Gregorian, a term often associated with Pope Gregory XIII (1502-1585), holds significant historical and cultural importance

Background imageGregorian Collection: Musical notation. 10th century (manuscript)

Musical notation. 10th century (manuscript)
528012 Musical notation. 10th century (manuscript); (add.info.: First page of Notker's Easter Sequence, 'Laudes Salvatori' showing Neums notation for Gregorian chant)

Background imageGregorian Collection: Page of music decorated with initial letter O enclosing monks chanting from an antiphonal

Page of music decorated with initial letter O enclosing monks chanting from an antiphonal
528010 Page of music decorated with initial letter O enclosing monks chanting from an antiphonal. 13th-14th century (music manuscript from the Montpellier Codex of the Notre Dame (Old French)

Background imageGregorian Collection: Musical notation. 10th century (manuscript of Gregorian chant of Tutilo's Trope 'Hodie Cantandus')

Musical notation. 10th century (manuscript of Gregorian chant of Tutilo's Trope 'Hodie Cantandus')
528013 Musical notation. 10th century (manuscript of Gregorian chant of Tutilo's Trope 'Hodie Cantandus', written in Neums notation which was superseded by Staff notation); (add.info)

Background imageGregorian Collection: Pope Gregory XIII, 1502 - 1585, born Ugo Boncompagni. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary

Pope Gregory XIII, 1502 - 1585, born Ugo Boncompagni. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825
3039862 Pope Gregory XIII, 1502 - 1585, born Ugo Boncompagni. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageGregorian Collection: Gregory the Great, (c540-604), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Gregory the Great, (c540-604), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Gregory the Great, (c540-604), 1890. Pope Gregory I (c540-604) Bishop of Rome known for the Gregorian Mission, converting pagan Anglo-Saxons in England to Christianity

Background imageGregorian Collection: Paulinus baptising Edwin, the first Christian King of Northumberland, at York, 1773

Paulinus baptising Edwin, the first Christian King of Northumberland, at York, 1773. Paulinus of York, Roman missionary, baptising Edwin king of Deira and Bernicia, (Northumbria) on 12 April 627

Background imageGregorian Collection: Elna episcopal Sacramentary, manuscript on parchment made?? probably in the scriptorium

Elna episcopal Sacramentary, manuscript on parchment made?? probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Elna (Roussillon), c. 1275 - 1300

Background imageGregorian Collection: James Gregory, Scottish mathematician and astronomer, (1870). Artist: William Holl

James Gregory, Scottish mathematician and astronomer, (1870). Artist: William Holl
James Gregory, Scottish mathematician and astronomer, (1870). In 1663 Gregory (1638-1675) published Optica Promota describing his design for a reflecting telescope

Background imageGregorian Collection: James Gregory, 17th century Scottish mathematician and astronomer

James Gregory, 17th century Scottish mathematician and astronomer. In 1663 Gregory (1638-1675) published Optica Promota describing his design for a reflecting telescope

Background imageGregorian Collection: Pope Gregory XIII (1502-1585)

Pope Gregory XIII (1502-1585). Born Ugo Boncompagni. Pope from 1572-1585. Portrait. Engraving. Colored

Background imageGregorian Collection: NOTKER BALBULUS (840-912). Benedictine monk of the

NOTKER BALBULUS (840-912). Benedictine monk of the Abbey of St. Gall. Poet and composer of Gregorian chant. Codex Sangallensis 376. Missal manuscript ca

Background imageGregorian Collection: Red Book of Montserrat. 14th c. - 16th c. Medieval

Red Book of Montserrat. 14th c. - 16th c. Medieval music from Aquitaine to be danced in a church. Score, 15th century. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA

Background imageGregorian Collection: Syria. Aleppo. Entrance of Gregorian Armenian Church

Syria. Aleppo. Entrance of Gregorian Armenian Church

Background imageGregorian Collection: Ukraine. Feodosiya. St. Sergius Armenian Church

Ukraine. Feodosiya. St. Sergius Armenian Church
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Feodosiya. St. Sergius Armenian Church. 14th century. Facade

Background imageGregorian Collection: Festival of the London Gregorian Choral Association in St. Pauls Cathedral, London

Festival of the London Gregorian Choral Association in St. Pauls Cathedral, London, Uk, 1875

Background imageGregorian Collection: Musical notation. First page of Notkers Easter Sequence, Laudes Salvatori

Musical notation. First page of Notkers Easter Sequence, Laudes Salvatori showing Neums notation for Gregorian chant, a system of writing music which was superseded by Staff notation

Background imageGregorian Collection: Musical notation. 10th century manuscript of Gregorian chant of Tutilos Trope

Musical notation. 10th century manuscript of Gregorian chant of Tutilos Trope Hodie Cantandus, written in Neums notation which was superseded by Staff notation

Background imageGregorian Collection: Page from the Montpellier Codex, a collection of 13th-14th century music manuscripts

Page from the Montpellier Codex, a collection of 13th-14th century music manuscripts of the Notre Dame (Old French) school of Paris

Background imageGregorian Collection: Gregorian chant, 790

Gregorian chant, 790
Gregorian chant from the 8th century AD. Date: 790 AD

Background imageGregorian Collection: Dantis Equinoctial Armillary

Dantis Equinoctial Armillary
Located on the south facade of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, this armillary sphere was designed and erected by Ignazio Danti in 1572 enabling him, with other instruments

Background imageGregorian Collection: France Solesmes

France Solesmes
The Benedictine Abbaye de Saint-Pierre has been periodically closed by the authorities, but survives and flourishes as the revivers of Gregorian chant


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Gregorian, a term often associated with Pope Gregory XIII (1502-1585), holds significant historical and cultural importance. This influential figure is renowned for his contributions to the Gregorian calendar, which we still use today. His efforts aimed to rectify inaccuracies in the Julian calendar, resulting in the adoption of the new system that adjusted leap years. Another notable mention of "Gregorian" can be found in "Elementos de Matematica, " a work by Spanish architect Benito Bails. This book delves into mathematical principles and their applications, showcasing how mathematics transcends various disciplines. The name "Gregory" also extends beyond Pope Gregory XIII. It encompasses other prominent individuals like Gregory the Great (c540-604) and James Gregory, a Scottish mathematician and astronomer from the 17th century. These figures made remarkable contributions to their respective fields, leaving an indelible mark on history. Furthermore, Gregorian influences can be seen geographically as well. The Gregorian Armenian Church stands proudly at Aleppo's entrance in Syria while St. Sergius Armenian Church graces Feodosiya in Ukraine. These architectural marvels serve as testaments to both religious devotion and cultural heritage. Intriguingly, even manuscripts such as Elna Episcopal Sacramentary bear traces influence through their creation process or content.