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Also Known As Flavius Valerius Constantinus • Constantine the Great
Born After February 27, 280? • Niš
Died May 22, 337 • near İzmit • Turkey
Title / Office emperor (324-337), Roman Empire
Notable Family Members father Constantius I • mother St. Helena • son Crispus
Role In Council of Arles • First Council of Nicaea • Battle of Milvian Bridge

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