Who did Ambrose try to mediate the conflict between?
Julius Caesar and Pompey
Marc Antony and Octavian
Theodosius I and Magnus Maximus
Constantine and Maxentius
Answer
Ambrose, the bishop of Milan, tried to mediate the conflict between Theodosius I and Magnus Maximus. The two emperors were rivals for control of the Roman Empire, and Ambrose was concerned that their conflict would lead to further bloodshed. He met with both emperors on several occasions and tried to persuade them to come to an agreement.
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