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Clement of Rome

Born
unknown
Died
by tradition, 99
Bishop of
Rome
Wrote in
Greek

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His life beside those who lived in his time, from the year 10 to 160.

Who he was

A leading figure of the Roman church at the end of the first century; ancient episcopal lists place him third or fourth after Peter. His letter to the Corinthians, written in the name of the Roman church to address the removal of presbyters, is one of the oldest surviving non-canonical Christian writings.

Region
Italy
Language
Greek
Role
Bishop of Rome
Died
by tradition, 99

His writings

1 writing, c. 96

  • c. 96