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Estimate: Constantinople , capital of Roman Emperor Constantius II becomes the largest city of the world, taking the lead from Rome , capital of Roman Emperor Constans . {Link without Title}

Constantine II attacks his brother Constans near Aquileia , aiming for sole control of the western half of the Roman Empire , but is defeated.

Acacius succeeds Eusebius as Bishop in the See of Caesarea

BIRTHS

Ambrose , church father (approximate date)

Jerome , Bible translator (approximate date)

Quintus Aurelius Symmachus , politician and Pagan (approximate date)

DEATHS

Constantine II , joint emperor of the Roman Empire (killed in battle)

Saint Macrina The Elder