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Constantine birth
Constantine was born in 272 AD -
272
Constantine birth
Constantine was born in Naissus in the roman province of Moesia -
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Father became emperior
Constantine's father raised to role of emperior of west -
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Constantine held hostage
Constantine was held hostage and taught about greek philosophy, mythology and theatre. -
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Second in command
Constantine second in command under Emperor Diocletian -
303
persecution of christians
Constantine witnessed the persecution of christians -
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Galerious became emperior
Galerious became emperior of the west -
311
Galerius death
resulting in a competition among many powerful men to take over the roman empire Galerius died -
311
Constantine's army
Constantine's and his army marched against Maxentius -
312
Constantine's dream
Constantine had a dream where if they fight under the christian cross they would win the battle. The next day Constantine painted red crosses on the soldiers shields and they dominated the battle as well as taking control of Rome. -
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Constantine forged an alliance
Constantine signed the Edict of Milan so christians would no longer be prosecuted in the Roman Empire -
313
Constantine becomes follower of christian faith
After signing the Edict of Milan Constantine considered himself a follower of the christian faith.