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Constantine the Great

He converted to Christianity on the eve of battle, won the battle, and spent the rest of his reign trying to work out what that meant for an empire built on other gods.

272–337
Portrait of Constantine the Great
Life Journey

Power, faith, and a reimagined empire

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Imperial beginnings

Born to a military family, Constantine grew up close to power, gaining early exposure to Roman politics and the expectations of leadership.