Ambrose
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Ambrose was a theologian and government official who served as Bishop of Milan from 374 until his death in 397 and was later recognized as a saint by the Christian church. He is historically significant as an influential religious and political figure of the late Roman Empire, though the specific details of his impact are not provided in the available information.
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- Background and career
- Early life
- Bishop of Milan
- Arianism
- Imperial relations
- Gratian
- Valentinian II
- Theodosius
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- Attitude towards Jews
- Attitude towards pagans
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- Giving to the poor
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Ambrose of Milan (; 4 April 397), canonized as Saint Ambrose, was a theologian and statesman who served as Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397.
Ambrose was serving as the Roman governor of Aemilia-Liguria in Milan when he was unexpectedly made Bishop of Milan in 374 by popular acclamation. As bishop, he took a firm position against Arianism and attempted to mediate the conflict between the emperors Theodosius I and Magnus Maximus.