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 ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,618 views/month, #2,425 of 1,000,298).^[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].

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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 Constantinople^[35], a city^[36], in Byzantine Empire^[37], founded in 0330^[38]; Arch of Constantine^[39], an archaeological site^[40], in Italy^[41]; Donation of Constantine^[42], a historical forgery^[43]; Constantine^[44], a city^[45], in Algeria^[46]; Niš Constantine the Great Airport^[47], an international airport^[48], in Serbia^[49]; Constantinian shift^[50], a change^[51], in Roman Empire^[52]; and Constantine's Bridge^[53], a Roman bridge^[54], in Bulgaria^[55], founded in 0328^[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 ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,618 views/month, #2,425 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[84] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[85]

Works attributed to him include Edict of Milan^[86], a rescript^[87], in Ancient Rome^[88]. Entities named for him include Constantinople^[35], a city^[36], in Byzantine Empire^[37], founded in 0330^[38]; Arch of Constantine^[39], an archaeological site^[40], in Italy^[41]; Donation of Constantine^[42], a historical forgery^[43]; Constantine^[44], a city^[45], in Algeria^[46]; Niš Constantine the Great Airport^[47], an international airport^[48], in Serbia^[49]; and Constantinian shift^[50], a change^[51], in Roman Empire^[52].

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].