Constantine the Great

Roman emperor from 306 to 337 and first to convert to Christianity (272–337)

b. c. 27 Feb 272 · d. 22 May 337

Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, was Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337 and the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. He played a pivotal role in elevating the status of Christianity in the Roman Empire, the Edict of Milan decriminalising Christian practice and ceasing Christian persecution. This was a turning point in the Christianisation of the Roman Empire. He founded the city of Constantinople and made it the capital of the Empire, which it remained for over a millennium.

Related people

Saint Helena child of
Helena parent of
Constans parent of
Crispus parent of
Constantius II parent of
Constantina parent of
Constantine II parent of
Julian the Apostate relative of
Fausta spouse of
Minervina spouse of

Works

Edict of Milan
Debates of Constantine 4th century

Events

Battle of the Milvian Bridge 312
Edict of Milan 313
First Council of Nicaea 325
Dedication of Constantinople 330

Commemorated

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Sunday of the Holy Fathers of Nicaea
Constantine the Great
Constantine the Great

Places

Niš · Church of the Holy Apostles · Nicomedia

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