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Cornelius the Centurion

Roman centurion and Christian martyr

b. 20 CE – d. 70 CE World The Middle of The Earth

Cornelius is a Roman centurion who is considered by Christians to be the first Gentile to convert to the faith, as related in Acts of the Apostles.

Moran, J. (2017). Cornelius the Centurion. History Atlas. Retrieved 4 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/cornelius-the-centurion/

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