Lost Roman Heroes - Episode 60: Ambrose of Milan
LOST ROMAN HEROES

Lost Roman Heroes - Episode 60: Ambrose of Milan

2025-01-05
Born in Trier in 339AD, Ambrose was the privileged son of the praetorian prefect of Gaul.  As a young man, he entered the Roman civil service and rose quickly to the role of governor in north Italy during the reign of Emperor Valentinian.  Though he was not a Christian and did not seek the honor, Ambrose was elected Bishop of Mediolanum in 374AD, making him one of the most important leaders of the church at a time that the Christian church was infiltrating every facet of the imperial g...
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