Arius

According to legend, Nicholas, Bishop of Myra—Santa Claus to you and me—punched out Arius rather than listen to his arguments.
Plotting Nicea III Could Be Pope Francis's Masterstroke|Candida Moss|June 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The eventual outcome of the council was that Arius lost by a vote of 318-3.
Plotting Nicea III Could Be Pope Francis's Masterstroke|Candida Moss|June 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Enraged by what Arius was saying, Nicholas grabbed Arius by the beard and punched him in the face.
How Santa Hurts Christmas|Candida Moss|December 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But the pride of Arius was supported by the applause of a numerous party.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire|Edward Gibbon

Mosheim thinks it most probable that Arius was poisoned by his enemies.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03|Various
The combatants were as great as Athanasius and Arius,--as vehement, as earnest, though not so fierce.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VI|John Lord
Her brother Arius and his sons were concealed in the house of a friend, for they seemed threatened by a serious peril.
Cleopatra, Complete|Georg Ebers
When the Arian controversy broke out, Eusebius showed considerable sympathy with Arius.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia|Various

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Arius

/ (ˈɛərɪəs) /

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?250–336 ad, Greek Christian theologian, originator of the doctrine of Arianism

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