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10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CONSTANTINE THE GREAT

Constantine I, who came to be known as Constantine the Great, was a Roman Emperor at the beginning
of the 4th century, who won several important battles to reunite the Roman Empire under one emperor
after decades of internal conflict. But Constantine is most famous for laying the foundation for
Christianity to become the dominant religion in Europe.

Know more about the life, reign, accomplishments, death and contribution to Christianity of
Constantine the Great through these 10 Interesting Facts.

1. He was the son of Constantius Chlorus and St. Helena

2. He received his formal education at the court of Roman Emperor Diocletian

3.Constantine became emperor after the death of his father on July 25, 306 AD

4. He defeated Maxentius in the famous battle of the Milvian Bridge

5. He became the undisputed ruler of Western Roman empire after defeating Maxentius

6.Constantine became the sole emperor of the Roman Empire in 324 AD

7. He founded the City of Constantinople in 324 AD

8. He had his son Crispus and his second wife Fausta executed

9.Constantine was instrumental in the rise of Christian in Europe

10.Constantine the Great was the second longest serving Roman Emperor

Hence I am fully persuaded that everything is in the best and safest posture,
since God is vouchsafing through the influence of their pure and faithful religious
service, and their unity of judgment respecting his Divine character, to gather all
men to himself.

(Constantine the Great)