Life of Constantine
Constantine’s father died in 306. Constantine became the 57th emperor of Rome when that happed. Many people had confidence that Constantine would become the next emperor, or at least a high ranking official. He was given the privilege of a good education.
Constantine lived in the court of Galerius. Constantine had to move because it was no longer a safe place for him to live, he joined his father in Britain. Constantine defeated Maxentius in The Battle of Milvian Bridge, which gave him control over the Roman Empire. After that battle, he instituted Christianity as the new state religion. After Constantine’s death in 337, the Constantinian dynasty ruled Rome for many generations.
Constantine was remembered for many wonderful accomplishments such as promoting the developments of the arts and sciences, and building the Hagia Sophia and other famous buildings in Constantinople. He also developed Byzantium into a strong, wealthy part of the empire. Constantine’s greatest accomplishment was reuniting the empire in 325 and establishing Constantinople as the capitol.
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