of Moesia Superior at Naissus. After his father’s death in 306 A.D, the soldiers proclaimed him
Augustus. Constantine had a son, Crispus, with his mistress before marring Fausta in 307 A.D. In
306 A.D, the senate and Praetorian Guard in Rome Proclaimed Maxentius emperor in the lower
rank of princeps. Constantine and Maxentius did not trust each other even though they were
brothers in law. After winning the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, Constantine became the sole
ruler of the western half of the empire.
During his reign, Constantine ended the persecution of Christians. It was said that he was
commanded in a dream to put Christ’s sign on the shields of