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 ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,453 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 274[10].
- Constantine the Great was born on February 27, 274[11].
- Constantine the Great was born on 300[12].
- Constantine the Great died on May 22, 337[5].
- Constantine the Great died on May 337[13].
- Constantine the Great died on 337[14].
- Burial took place at Church of the Holy Apostles[15].
- Constantine the Great's father was Constantius Chlorus[16].
- Constantine the Great's mother was Helena Augusta[17].
- Constantine the Great was married to Minervina[18].
- Constantine the Great was married to Flavia Maxima Fausta[19].
- A child of Constantine the Great was Crispus[20].
- A child of Constantine the Great was Constantina[21].
- A child of Constantine the Great was Constans[22].
- A child of Constantine the Great was Constantine II[23].
- A child of Constantine the Great was Constantius II[24].
- A child of Constantine the Great was Helena[25].
- Constantine the Great held citizenship in Ancient Rome[26].
- Constantine the Great worked as a politician[6].
- Constantine the Great worked as a military personnel[7].
- Constantine the Great's professions included sovereign[8].
- Constantine the Great held the position of Roman emperor[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Constantine the Great's place of birth was Niš[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 27, 272[3], 274[10], February 27, 274[11], and 300[12]. His father was Constantius Chlorus[16]. His mother was Helena Augusta[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and sovereign[8]. Positions held include Roman emperor[27], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; ancient Roman senator[30], a position[31], in Ancient Rome[32]; and pontifex maximus[33], a high priest[34], in Ancient Rome[35].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Constantine the Great is Debates of Constantine[36]. Things named for him include Constantinople[37], a city[38], in Byzantine Empire[39], founded in 0330[40]; Arch of Constantine[41], an archaeological site[42], in Italy[43]; Constantine[44], a city[45], in Algeria[46]; Donation of Constantine[47], a historical forgery[48]; Constantine's Bridge[49], a Roman bridge[50], in Bulgaria[51], founded in 0328[52]; Niš Constantine the Great Airport[53], an international airport[54], in Serbia[55]; and Constantinian shift[56], a change[57], in Roman Empire[58].
Personal Life
Spouses include Minervina[18], b. 0300[59], of Ancient Rome[60] and Flavia Maxima Fausta[19], 0289–0326[61], of Ancient Rome[62]. Children include Crispus[20], a politician[63], 0303–0326[64], of Ancient Rome[65]; Constantina[21], a companion[66], 0315–0354[67], of Ancient Rome[68]; Constans[22], a politician[69], 0320–0350[70], of Ancient Rome[71]; Constantine II[23], a politician[72], 0316–0340[73], of Ancient Rome[74]; Constantius II[24], a politician[75], 0317–0361[76], of Ancient Rome[77]; and Helena[25], a writer[78], 0320–0360[79], of Ancient Rome[80]. Religious affiliations include Christianity[81], a major religious group[82], founded in 0033[83] and ancient Roman religion[84], a polytheistic religion[85].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 22, 337[5], May 337[13], and 337[14]. Constantine the Great died in Nicomedia[4]. Burial took place at Church of the Holy Apostles[15].
Why It Matters
Constantine the Great ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,453 views/month, #2,425 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[86] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]
Works attributed to him include Edict of Milan[88], a rescript[89], in Ancient Rome[90]. Entities named for him include Constantinople[37], a city[38], in Byzantine Empire[39], founded in 0330[40]; Arch of Constantine[41], an archaeological site[42], in Italy[43]; Constantine[44], a city[45], in Algeria[46]; Donation of Constantine[47], a historical forgery[48]; Constantine's Bridge[49], a Roman bridge[50], in Bulgaria[51], founded in 0328[52]; and Niš Constantine the Great Airport[53], an international airport[54], in Serbia[55].
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[16]. Constantine the Great's mother was Helena Augusta[17].
Who was Constantine the Great married to?
Constantine the Great's spouses include Minervina[18] and Flavia Maxima Fausta[19].
What did Constantine the Great do for work?
Constantine the Great worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and sovereign[8].