Gaius Marius Victorinus

Philosopher, Deceased Person

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Who is Gaius Marius Victorinus?

Gaius Marius Victorinus was a Roman grammarian, rhetorician and Neoplatonic philosopher. Victorinus was African by birth and experienced the height of his career during the reign of Constantius II. He is also known for translating 2 of Aristotle's books from ancient Greek into Latin: the Categories and On Interpretation. Victorinus had a religious conversion, from being a pagan to a Christian "at an advanced old age".

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on July 23, 2013

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