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3 days ago · Constantine was born probably in the later 280s ce. A typical product of the military governing class of the later 3rd century, he was the son of Flavius Valerius Constantius, an army officer, and his wife (or concubine) Helena. In 293 ce his father was raised to the rank of Caesar, or deputy emperor (as Constantius I Chlorus ), and was sent to ...
Apr 2, 2014 · QUICK FACTS. Best Known For: Constantine I was a Roman emperor who ruled early in the 4th century. He was the first Christian emperor and saw the empire begin to become a Christian state ...
Feb 25, 2019 · Constantine—facts and information. This sculpture of Roman Emperor Constantine was created by the Baroque artist Bernini. The ruler is depicted here as awed by the vision of a cross presaging ...
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Constantine I wasn’t only the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity, but also a ruler who unified and hugely strengthened the empire. Philip Matyszak evaluates the achievements of the man seen as the first modern European. Only one Roman emperor is called ‘the Great’, and that emperor is Constantine.
CONSTANTINE I, THE GREAT, ROMAN EMPEROR Reigned July 15, 306, to May 22, 337; b. Naissus (Nish) in modern Yugoslavia, c. 280; d. Nicomedia. Flavius Valerius Constantine was the son of an Illyrian soldier who became emperor as Constantius I (293–306) and a tavern maid (St.) helena.
