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Plotinus,

Born - Died : 205 - 270

An influential Neoplatonic philosopher, born in Egypt. Plotinus moved to Rome in 244 and advocated an ascetic and contemplative life. His writing drew upon the pre-Socratic philosophers, Plato and Aristotle. They had a profound influence on Christian philosophy and on the Ideal theory of art.