Constantine the Great
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Constantine the Great was a Roman emperor who ruled from 306 to 337 and became the first emperor to convert to Christianity, fundamentally changing the relationship between the Roman state and the Christian religion. His reign matters because his conversion and subsequent support for Christianity helped transform it from a persecuted minority religion into one backed by imperial power, shaping the religious and political history of Europe for centuries to come.
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- 0300-00-00
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- 0337-00-00
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DynastyConstantinian FatherConstantius Chlorus MotherHelena ReligionAncient Roman religion (until 312) Christianity (from 312)
Constantine I (27 February 272 – 22 May 337), also known as Constantine the Great, was Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337 and the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. He played a pivotal role in elevating the status of Christianity in the Roman Empire, the Edict of Milan decriminalising Christian practice and ceasing Christian persecution. This was a turning point in the Christianisation of the Roman Empire. He founded the city of Constantinople (now Istanbul) and made it the capital of the Empire, which it remained for over a millennium.