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Valentinus

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Egyptian gnostic theologian (c.100-c. 160)

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Valentinus was the best known and, for a time, most successful early Christian Gnostic theologian. He founded his school in Rome. According to Tertullian, Valentinus was a candidate for bishop but started his own group when another was chosen.

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Academics
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deceased
Dates
Died 160
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