c. AD 329–379
Basil of Caesarea
4th-century Christian bishop, theologian, and saint
c. 50years, roughly
16%of the people on this site died younger
Basil of Caesarea was born in about AD 329 and died in about AD 379, so lived for roughly 50 years. Only the years are known, so treat this as a rough guide.
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