Constantine the Great

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Constantine the Great born?February 27, 272
2. When did Constantine the Great die?May 22, 337
3. Where was Constantine the Great born?Naissus, Moesia Superior (modern-day Niš, Serbia)
4. Who was Constantine the Great?He was a Roman emperor born in 272 AD in Naissus (now Niš, Serbia) who ruled the whole empire by 324 AD.
5. Why did Constantine make Christianity allowed?He issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, giving religious tolerance and ending persecution of Christians.

Edict of Milan: A 313 AD proclamation granting religious tolerance throughout the Roman Empire, significantly benefiting Christians.
Constantinople: The strategically vital capital city founded by Constantine, which served as the center of the Roman and Byzantine Empires for over a millennium.
First Council of Nicaea: An ecumenical council convened by Constantine in 325 AD to standardize Christian doctrine and address theological disputes.
Solidus: A stable gold coin introduced by Constantine that became a standard currency for over a thousand years.