Constantine the Great
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Constantine the Great
Summary
Constantine the Great is a human[1]. Born in Niš[2], he… he was born on February 27, 272[3]. He died in Nicomedia[4]. He died on May 22, 337[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and sovereign[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Niš[2], Constantine the Great…
- Constantine the Great died in Nicomedia[4].
- Constantine the Great was born on February 27, 272[3].
- Constantine the Great was born on 300[10].
- Constantine the Great died on May 22, 337[5].
- Constantine the Great died on May 337[11].
- Constantine the Great died on 337[12].
- Burial took place at Church of the Holy Apostles[13].
- Constantine the Great's father was Constantius Chlorus[14].
- Constantine the Great's mother was Helena Augusta[15].
- Constantine the Great was married to Minervina[16].
- Constantine the Great was married to Flavia Maxima Fausta[17].
- A child of Constantine the Great was Crispus[18].
- A child of Constantine the Great was Constantina[19].
- A child of Constantine the Great was Constans[20].
- A child of Constantine the Great was Constantine II[21].
- A child of Constantine the Great was Constantius II[22].
- A child of Constantine the Great was Helena[23].
- Constantine the Great held citizenship in Ancient Rome[24].
- Constantine the Great's professions included politician[6].
- Constantine the Great's professions included military personnel[7].
- Constantine the Great worked as a sovereign[8].
- Constantine the Great held the position of Roman emperor[25].
- Constantine the Great held the position of ancient Roman senator[26].
- Constantine the Great held the position of pontifex maximus[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Constantine the Great's place of birth was Niš[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 27, 272[3] and 300[10]. His father was Constantius Chlorus[14]. His mother was Helena Augusta[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and sovereign[8]. Positions held include Roman emperor[25], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; ancient Roman senator[26], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31]; and pontifex maximus[27], a high priest[32], in Ancient Rome[33].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Constantine the Great is Debates of Constantine[34]. Things named for him include Constantine's Bridge[35], a Roman bridge[36], in Bulgaria[37], founded in 0328[38]; Constantine[39], a city[40], in Algeria[41]; Niš Constantine the Great Airport[42], an international airport[43], in Serbia[44]; Constantinian shift[45], a change[46], in Roman Empire[47]; Arch of Constantine[48], an archaeological site[49], in Italy[50]; Constantinople[51], a city[52], in Byzantine Empire[53], founded in 0330[54]; and Donation of Constantine[55], a historical forgery[56].
Personal Life
Spouses include Minervina[16], b. 0300[57], of Ancient Rome[58] and Flavia Maxima Fausta[17], 0289–0326[59], of Ancient Rome[60]. Children include Crispus[18], a politician[61], 0303–0326[62], of Ancient Rome[63]; Constantina[19], a companion[64], 0315–0354[65], of Ancient Rome[66]; Constans[20], a politician[67], 0320–0350[68], of Ancient Rome[69]; Constantine II[21], a politician[70], 0316–0340[71], of Ancient Rome[72]; Constantius II[22], a politician[73], 0317–0361[74], of Ancient Rome[75]; and Helena[23], a writer[76], 0320–0360[77], of Ancient Rome[78]. Religious affiliations include Christianity[79], a major religious group[80], founded in 0033[81] and ancient Roman religion[82], a polytheistic religion[83].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 22, 337[5], May 337[11], and 337[12]. Constantine the Great died in Nicomedia[4]. Burial took place at Church of the Holy Apostles[13].
Why It Matters
Constantine the Great has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[84]
Works attributed to him include Edict of Milan[85], a rescript[86], in Ancient Rome[87]. Entities named for him include Constantine's Bridge[35], a Roman bridge[36], in Bulgaria[37], founded in 0328[38]; Constantine[39], a city[40], in Algeria[41]; Niš Constantine the Great Airport[42], an international airport[43], in Serbia[44]; Constantinian shift[45], a change[46], in Roman Empire[47]; Arch of Constantine[48], an archaeological site[49], in Italy[50]; and Constantinople[51], a city[52], in Byzantine Empire[53], founded in 0330[54].
FAQs
Where was Constantine the Great born?
Constantine the Great's place of birth was Niš[2].
Where did Constantine the Great die?
Constantine the Great died in Nicomedia[4].
Who were Constantine the Great's parents?
Constantine the Great's father was Constantius Chlorus[14]. Constantine the Great's mother was Helena Augusta[15].
Who was Constantine the Great married to?
Constantine the Great's spouses include Minervina[16] and Flavia Maxima Fausta[17].
What did Constantine the Great do for work?
Constantine the Great worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and sovereign[8].