Constantine the Great
Roman Emperor
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About Constantine the Great
Constantine the Great was the 57th Emperor of the Roman Empire who reigned from 306 until his death in 337 AD. He was also known as Constantine I or Saint Constantine. During his tenure as emperor, he strengthened the Roman Empire and became the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. He was also the longest serving emperor in the entire Roman history since Augustus.
Achievements
He built the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which is believed to contain the two holiest sites in Christendom: the Calvary and Jesus' empty tomb. He introduced the gold coin, the Solidus, which became the standard for Byzantine Empire and European currencies for several centuries. He founded the city of Constantinople (present day Istanbul).
Trivia
He is revered as a saint by certain Christian denominations such as the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Eastern Catholic Church and the Anglicans.
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F.A.Q. about Constantine the Great
When is his birthday?
Constantine the Great's birthday is on February 27, 272 AD.
In how many days is his birthday?
Constantine the Great's birthday is in 239 days
How old was Constantine the Great when he died?
He was 65 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 22, 337.
Where was Constantine the Great from?
He was born in Naissus, Moesia Superior (Serbia).
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