Constantine I Outline

Constantine I was the son of Constantius I and Helena. His full name was Flavius Valerius Constantinus. He was born on February 27, 272 A.D. in Naissus, Moesia. His father was a caesar, also known as sub-emperor, and would later become the Western Roman Emperor. During this time Constantine would be raised by Diocletian. During 305 A.D. Diocletian and Maximian were emperors of that the time and when they resigned, Constantius and Galerius became the new emperors. After the death of his father, Constantine would fight to take over control of the empire.
While in Britain, Constantius sent out for his son to join him. They fought alongside each other and crossed through Britain together. They fought together until Constantius died the following year in York. After Constantius’ death, the soldiers would select Constantine as their new emperor. In Italy, Maxentius, supported by the Romans and by his father Maximian, fought with Severus and Galerius. …show more content…
Maximian would go on to dispute with his son and then end up joining Constantine’s side where he was protected up until he took a shot to cross Constantine's rule in Gaul, attempting to overthrow him. Maximian would later end up committing suicide. By now Constantine considered himself emperor of the entire region even though Licinius was recognized as the emperor of the East. In 310 A.D. Maximin stepped up to claim the throne of the East following the death of Galerius and allied himself with Maxentius against the alliance of Licinius and Constantine. While Licinius attacked Maximin, Constantine went up against Maxentius. Before the battle Constantine, who was already sympathetic toward Christianity, is said to have seen in the sky a flaming cross inscribed with the words, “In this sign thou shalt conquer.” He adopted the cross and ended being victorious and Maxentius would be killed. This battle would be considered a turning point for