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Flavius Valerius Constantine was born in Naissus in the Roman province. Constantine grew up in the court of Emperor Dioclecent as his father had worked his way up to second command from the emperor.
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Constantine father was very high up in the emperors court allowing Constantine to receive one of the best educations learning Greek philosophy, mythology and theatre.
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Constantine witnessed persecution of thousands of Christians leaving a lasting impact on him. This made him want to do something about it and help the Christians.
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Constantine was being threatened by one of his fathers enemies so he fled and joined his father to fight along side him in Gaul Western Rome.
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When Constantine father became ill Constantine was made emperor or august us of the roman empire. Constantine ruled over Britain Gual and Spain leaving him very powerful.
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After a couple of years of being emperor Constantine gained a reputation of a great leader.
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Constantine partner Galerius dies resulting in a competion among powerful men attempting to take over the Roman Empire. A Man named Maxitinus who lived in Rome declared himself the empire.
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Constantine had a dream were he was told to fight under the christian cross, Constantine told his army to paint crosses on all their shields his army did this and this resulted in a win for Constantine and he won back the Roman Empire