More recently several scholars have suggested that political opposition to Constantius and support of the usurper Silvanus may have led to Hilary's downfall.
near Rome where Romans heard the prophetic voice of Silvanus in 509 BCE, foretelling their defeat of the Etruscans (Livy), 2.7.2).
If he was thus promoted, his authority is likely to have been confined to those provinces under Valerian's direct control – i.e. Asia, Mesopotamia and Syria – while Silvanus may have acted for Gallienus in an equivalent office.
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The area was established by Silvanus Nyambali Nehale, son of Ondonga Chief Nehale Mpingana.
William Hale White said: “The audience was thrilled, most seeing for the first time actual pieces of bones and metal. Silvanus Thompson was a prince among lecturers. I have never heard a better demonstration or attended a more memorable medical meeting.”