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Constantine the Great
Constantine the Great

Constantine the Great, born on February 27, 272, and died on May 22, 337, was a Roman Emperor known for his promotion of Christianity and the division of the Roman Empire. He was a great ruler of the Roman Empire and is renowned for his contributions to the empire's golden age. more

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