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Constantine I

Constantine the Great , also known as Constantine I or Saint Constantine, was Roman Emperor from 306 to 337. Well known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity, Constantine and co-Emperor Licinius issued the Edict of Milan in 313, which proclaimed religious tolerance of all religions throughout the empire.The foremost general of his time, Constantine...

Timeline of Events

306

7.25.306

Constantine I is proclaimed Roman emperor by his troops.

312

10.28.312

Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine I defeats Maxentius, becoming the sole Roman Emperor.

314

10.8.314

Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses his European territories.

317

3.1.317

Crispus and Constantine II, sons of Roman Emperor Constantine I, and Licinius Iunior, son of Emperor Licinius, are made ''Caesares''

321

3.7.321

Emperor Constantine I decrees that the ''dies Solis Invicti'' (sun-day) is the day of rest in the Empire.