Valentinus

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

d. 160

Valentinus was the best known and, for a time, most successful early Christian Gnostic theologian. He founded his school in Rome.

Works

Gospel of Truth 2nd century

Events

Valentinus teaches at Rome 140

Places

Cyprus death
Nile Delta birth

How we know

Recorded as a historical figure.

Ecclesiastical History 1 claim — Valentinus teaches at Rome