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Apr 6, 2024 · Quick facts for kids. Constantine VIII Porphyrogenitus ( Greek: Κωνσταντῖνος Πορφυρογέννητος, Kōnstantinos Porphyrogénnetos; 960 – 11/12 November 1028) was de jure Byzantine emperor from 962 until his death. He was the younger son of Emperor Romanos II and Empress Theophano.
May 20, 2021 · 3.Three Decades of Rule. Constantine would rule as Roman Emperor for an astounding 31 years. While that probably won’t seem like excessively long, remember the staggeringly high death rate among the rulers of Rome. Constantine was really the second-longest serving sovereign in Roman history. Just Augustus controlled longer than him.
Apr 4, 2021 · Constantine the Great, born in Naissus, Upper Moesia, around 27 February AD 272 or 273, was a Roman emperor. He was the son of Helena, who was an innkeeper’s daughter, and Constantius Chlorus. The exact details of his parents’ marital status are uncertain, leading to the possibility that Constantine might have been an illegitimate child.
Mar 12, 2024 · By Adam Phillips / March 12, 2024. The story of Constantine the Great is one of the most fascinating in the history of the Roman Empire. A man who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most powerful emperors in history, Constantine is best known for his pivotal role in early Christianity. In this article, we’ll explore the life of ...
Jul 25, 2021 · The Arch of Constantine, (south side), 315 CE, Rome, photographed by the author. On October 28th, 312 CE, Emperor Maxentius drowned in the Tiber, along with most of his army. His death left the victor – Constantine the Great – in control of the western half of the Roman Empire (after 324, Constantine was the sole ruler of the Empire).
1. Constantine I the Great was born around 272 in Naissus, part of the province of Dardania in Mesa, a Roman province in the central Balkans (now Niš, a city in Serbia). He was the son of Flavius Constantius Chlorus, a Roman army officer who was one of the four emperors of the Tetrarchy. His mother, Helena, was a Greek of low social standing ...
Nov 21, 2023 · Constantine was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. 2. He issued the Edict of Milan, which allowed for toleration of Christians in Rome. 3. He moved the capital of the Roman Empire ...
