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Introduction
The emperor Constantine has rightly been called the most important emperor of Late Antiquity. His powerful personality made his reign very eventful and highly dramatic. His victory at the Milvian Bridge counts among the most important moments in world history - while his legalization and support of Christianity as well as his foundation of a 'New Rome' at Byzantium ranks amongst the most momentous decisions ever made by a European ruler. The fact that ten Byzantine emperors after him bore his name may be seen as a reminder of his importance and of the esteem in which he was held.
Constantine's Rise to Power
Flavius Valerius Constantinus, the future emperor Constantine, was born at Naissus (now Nisch in Servia) on February 27 of either 271, 272, or 273. His father was a Roman military officer named Constantius (later Constantius Chlorus or Constantius I). His mother, a woman of humble background, was Helena (later St. Helena). Having already obtained the rank of......

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