longshotgene Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Does anyone know how many emperors were titled "great"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCLEPIADES Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Does anyone know how many emperors were titled "great"? Salve, L. Greatness is in the eye of the beholder. Even if most Roman Emperors weren't particularly humble, the epithet Magnus as we know it today is mainly a historical denomination used long after their deaths, based not only in their individual deeds, but also in the plurality of homonym Emperors. Most frequently quoted "...the Great" Emperors are Constantine I, Theodosius I and Justinian I; on the Christian historical tradition, that basically means they were considered great supporters of the Church against the pagans and/or heretics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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