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
: He commissioned the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and the Old St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. 🏗️ Lasting Reforms Constantine - The Sa...
: Together with Licinius, he issued this proclamation to legalize Christianity and end state-sponsored persecution ( Lumen Learning ). Constantine the Great (c
: He spent 18 years defeating rivals to become the sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324 AD. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
: Following his father’s death in 306 AD, his soldiers declared him emperor in Eboracum (modern York).
: He summoned the first ecumenical council to resolve theological disputes, which produced the Nicene Creed.
Constantine’s Conversion to Christianity - World History Encyclopedia