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    Ambrose Bishop of Milan

    Birth: unknown

    Death: 4-4

    Birth Date Prefix: c. 340

    Death Date Prefix: 397

Biography

Mentioned in Frances's notes on Joseph Milner's History of the Christian Church. According to Wikipedia he "became one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century. He was consular prefect of Liguria and Emilia, headquartered in Milan, before being made bishop of Milan by popular acclamation in 374. Ambrose was a staunch opponent of Arianism, and has been accused of fostering persecutions of Arians, Jews, and pagans." 

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Mentioned in Frances's notes on Joseph Milner's History of the Christian Church. According to Wikipedia he "became one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century. He was consular prefect of Liguria and Emilia, headquartered in Milan, before being made bishop of Milan by popular acclamation in 374. Ambrose was a staunch opponent of Arianism, and has been accused of fostering persecutions of Arians, Jews, and pagans."
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