- The Sa... — Constantine
: He spent 18 years defeating rivals to become the sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324 AD.
: Following his father’s death in 306 AD, his soldiers declared him emperor in Eboracum (modern York).
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: Before the Battle of Milvian Bridge (312 AD), Constantine reportedly saw a cross in the sky with the words "In this sign, conquer" ( National Geographic ). Religious Revolution
: He commissioned the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and the Old St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. 🏗️ Lasting Reforms : He spent 18 years defeating rivals to
: Together with Licinius, he issued this proclamation to legalize Christianity and end state-sponsored persecution ( Lumen Learning ).
: He summoned the first ecumenical council to resolve theological disputes, which produced the Nicene Creed. Religious Revolution : He commissioned the Church of
Constantine the Great (c. 272–337 AD) was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity, a move that fundamentally shifted the course of Western history. 🏛️ Rise to Power