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Valerius Maximus

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Valerius Maximus , c.20 BC-c.AD 50, Roman author. Little is known of his life. His Factorum ac dictorum memorabilium libri IX [nine books of memorable deeds and sayings] was written c.AD 30 and is a miscellany of anecdotes about a variety of subjects. The work was widely popular, especially as a source for writers and orators. Author not available, VALERIUS MAXIMUS. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
Constantine I
Encyclopedia of World Biography ... maintain Christian unity. Born Flavius Valerius Constantinus at Naissus (in modern Yugoslavia ... chose caesars (Maximinus Daia and Falvius Valerius Severus) who were not their relatives ... his life to hold the post of pontifex maximus of the old religion. And he allowed the ... churches and gave bishops the ... Read more

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