Florus Flavius

Florus Flavius (born June 5, 4080) is a former Selucian politician who served as leader of Cogitari for 14 years from its inception in 4153 until 4167. He acted in the role of leader of the party solely, and thus did not hold any other elected office, though he did engage closely with the cabinet of 4159 to 4163. He stood as candidate for Consul de Popularis of Selucia during the entire period, though never achieved said role.

Early Life
Florus Flavius was born into a lower class Selucian family. His father was Septimius Flavius, an engineer, and his mother was Augusta Tatiana, who formerly worked as a nurse in one of West Shadar's major hospitals. His parents regularly attended pro-education rallies with Florus in tow, where there was a large contingent of Logarchists.

Flavius was educated in the Argona Academy of Modern Studies, a public school with a particular focus on science and mathematics. He excelled in his classes, and graduated with high distinction, receiving a scholarship for study in chemistry from a government-sponsored program.

Flavius studied Chemistry at the University of Argona, first studying a baccalaureate, then a major and doctorate in the field. He graduated in early 4106.

Early Career and Political Activities
Flavius was given numerous offers of tenure at universities throughout Selucia, but immediately accepted one from the University of Argona teaching Chemistry. After a number of years at the university, he was offered the chance to become head of the University's Science department, which he gladly accepted. During his tenure, he pioneered research into chemical abiogenesis, dark matter and subatomic particles.

While involved with the university, he became further involved with the Logarchist movement, joining the at-the-time popular Excogitantur branch of Logarchism.

Before his tenure ended with his ascent into politics, he was supposedly engaged in theoretical cold fusion. However, the project ultimately proved to be a dead-end, and he resigned soon thereafter.