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In The Bible there is mentioned a man named "Simeon called Niger". There is no other information about him, except that he was either a Christian prophet or teacher.

(Acts 13:1)

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Yes, in Acts 13:1, Simeon is called Niger, which means "black" in Latin. It is believed that this was to distinguish him from others who shared the same name.

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