Constantine the Great

Birth of Constantine

272

He was born in Naissus in the Roman province of Moesia.

Flavius Constantius was named Emperor of the West

293

Constantine's father was raised to the role of Emperor of the West.

Constantine witnessed Christian persecution

303

while Constantine was in the army, he saw the persecution of Christians. Seeing this effected Constantine because he attended a school with some Christians.

Galerius died

311

This caused competition between many powerful men wanting to take over Rome.

Civil War

311

Maxentius who lived in Rome, declared himself emperor. Before Constantine led his army against Maxentius.

Constantine defeated Maxentius

312

Before Constantine faces Maxentius, he had a dream that is he fought under the Christian Cross. The next day when they fought, Constantine beat Maxentius ant took control of Rome.

Edict of Milan was signed

313

an alliance was forged between Constantine and Licinius that one would be Emperor of the East and one of the West. They signed the Edict of Milan which stated that christians would no longer be prosecuted in the roman empire.

Licinius broke the Edict of Milan

320

Licinius decided to start prosecuting Christians in the East of Rome.

Constantine defeated Licinius

324

After several battles Constantine defeated Licinius and became the ruler of a united Rome.

Constantine established Constantinople

330

A new capital of the roman Empire was established by Constantine which he called Constantinople.

Death of Constantine

337

Constantine ruled the Roman Empire until he died of illness. He was buried in the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.