Laetantius of Scillium

When did Laetantius die?

Laetantius of Scillium is dated d. 17 July 180 in the archive, which places Laetantius in the Ante-Nicene Church (AD 180–313).

Which early sources mention Laetantius?

Laetantius of Scillium is named in 2 primary-source passages catalogued here, drawn from Court transcript and The Hieronymian compilers. Every passage is quoted from a named public-domain translation, earliest first.

Where was Laetantius from?

The archive associates Laetantius of Scillium with Scillium, Carthage. The sources record more than one location, so the places are listed in the order the record moves through them.

Who were Laetantius’ contemporaries?

The archive links Laetantius of Scillium to 3 other figures, including Aquilinus of Scillium, Januaria of Scillium and Donata of Scillium. Each connection is drawn from a source that places them together, not from inference.

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