Constantine the Great
Roman emperor from 306 to 337 and first to convert to Christianity (272–337).
The record
Constantine the Great was a Roman emperor from 306 to 337 and first to convert to Christianity. Born on 27 February 272 in Niš, Great died on 22 May 337 in Nicomedia at the age of 65.
Positions held include Roman emperor (306–337), pontifex maximus (306–337) and ancient Roman senator. Notable works include Debates of Constantine.
With a Wikipedia article in 158 languages, Constantine the Great is No. 796 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 27 February 272, Niš
- Died
- 22 May 337, Nicomedia (aged 65)
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Known as
- Politician, military personnel, sovereign
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- Latin
- Children
- 6
- Wikipedia editions
- 158
Did you know
Was 34 when first roman emperor (306).
Lived to 65.
Shares a birthday with John Steinbeck and Elizabeth Taylor.
One of 14 people in the Index born in Niš, with Dragan Stojković.
Has a Wikipedia article in 158 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 306–337Roman emperor
- 306–337Pontifex maximus
- —Ancient Roman senator
Connections
- FatherConstantius Chlorus
- MotherHelena Augusta
- SpouseMinervina
- SpouseFausta
- SiblingFlavia Julia Constantia
- SiblingEutropia
- SiblingAnastasia
- SiblingJulius Constantius
- SiblingFlavius Dalmatius
- SiblingFlavius Hannibalianus
- ChildCrispus
- ChildConstantina
10 have a profile here.
Notable works
Notable works
- Debates of Constantine
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