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  1. Feb 20, 2024 · Mother. Helena. Constantine I (27 February 272 – 22 May 337 AD) was a powerful general who reigned over the Roman Empire as emperor, until his death. He made the previously named city Byzantium (now Istanbul, Turkey) capital of the whole Roman Empire. As emperor, he named the city Constantinople, which means "City of Constantine" in Greek.

  2. Born: February 27, 272 AD in Naissus, Serbia. Died: May 22, 337 AD in Nicomedia, Turkey. Best known for: Being the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity and establishing the city of Constantinople. Also known as: Constantine the Great, Constantine I, Saint Constantine. The Arch of Constantine in Rome. Photo by Adrian Pingstone. Biography:

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  4. Constantine the Great was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity. He ruled from 306 C.E. until his death in 337 C.E. Constantine the Great was responsible for giving new life to the city of Byzantium, which is present-day Istanbul, Turkey. During his reign known as New Rome, Constantine the Great renamed the city.

    • Constantine the Great, also known as Flavius Valerius Constantinus, was a Roman emperor who ruled from 306 to 337 AD.
    • Constantine was born on February 27, around the year 280 AD. Constantine was born on February 27, around the year 280 AD, in Naissus (modern-day Niš, Serbia) in the province of Moesia.
    • Constantine came from a mixed background. His father, Constantius Chlorus, was a Roman general who served under the emperors Diocletian and Maximian.
    • Constantine initially served in the Roman military under Emperor Diocletian.
  5. Facts about Constantine the Great. Constantine was the son of a deputy emperor in the Empire. Emperor Galerius tried to kill Constantine by putting him in dangerous situations. In 306 AD, Constantine was named Emperor of the western Roman Empire. Galerius disputed Constantine as Emperor and this started a civil war.

  6. Constantine the Great – History Facts For Kids. It is estimated that Constantine was born in the late 280s AD in the city of Naissus, in present day Serbia. He grew up as part of the military class. His father rose to the level of deputy emperor under Emperor Diocletian. He was later transferred to the east at Nicomedia which is modern Turkey.

  7. Feb 25, 2019 · February 25, 2019. • 5 min read. Emperor Constantine (ca A.D. 280– 337) reigned over a major transition in the Roman Empire—and much more. His acceptance of Christianity and his ...

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