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St. Helena: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Saint Helen
Born c.248 • Turkey
Died c.328 • İzmit • Turkey
Notable Family Members spouse Constantius I • son Constantine I

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Painting by Cima da Conegliano showing Saint Helena in a crown and red and blue robes, holding a large wooden cross, with a hilly landscape and distant town behind her.
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