Amalric of Bena
Amalric of Bena | |
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14th-century picture of Amalric of Bena. He appears to be teaching people. | |
| Born | 12th century Bennes, Kingdom of France |
| Died | c. 1204–1207 Paris, Kingdom of France |
| Nationality | French |
| Other names | Amaury De Bène (French), Amalricus (Latin) |
| Education | University of Paris |
| Occupation(s) | Dialectician, Theologian |
| Known for | Founder of Amalricianism |
Amalric of Bena (French: Amaury de Bène, Amaury de Chartres; Latin: Almaricus, Amalricus, Amauricus; died c. 1204–1207) was a French theologian, philosopher and sect leader, after whom the Amalricians are named. Reformers such as Martin Luther considered him to be a proto-Protestant.