Medieval history

The Middle Ages

  • Period: 284 to 305

    Emperor Diocletian

    Divided Rome, established Tetrarchy, fought 3rd Century Crisis
  • Period: 286 to 305

    Emperor Maximian

    Established Milan as new capital city
  • Period: 295 to 373

    Saint Athanasius

    Opponent of Arians, gave arguments at Nicaea
  • 304

    Diocletian's last great Christian persecution edict

  • Period: 306 to 337

    Emperor Constantine

    Favored Christianity, funded Christian projects
  • Period: 311 to 382

    Ulfila

    Preached Arianism, translated Bible to Gothic
  • 312

    Constantine defeats Maxentius

    Attributes victory to Christian God