Maxentius

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Maxentius born?Circa 283 AD
2. When did Maxentius die?October 28, 312 AD
3. What is the career?Roman Emperor from 306 to 312 AD
4. Who was Maxentius?Maxentius was a Roman emperor who ruled in the early 300s AD. He was the son of former Emperor Maximian and became emperor in 306 AD.
5. What big buildings did Maxentius build?He built the huge Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, the Temple of the Divine Romulus, and a large villa and circus outside Rome. These buildings showed his power and love for architecture.

Tetrarchy: A system of Roman government where power was divided among four emperors, established by Diocletian.
Dynastic Claims: The right to rule based on being a member of a ruling family or having ancestors who were rulers.
Barrel Vault: A type of arched ceiling or roof structure that resembles a long, continuous tunnel.