Constantine the Great: The First Christian Emperor (272-337)

Constantine the Great, born in 272 AD, ascended to the throne of the Roman Empire in 306 AD and ruled until his death in 337 AD. Renowned for his military prowess and political acumen, Constantine is best known for his pivotal role in the Christianization of the Roman Empire. He issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, granting religious tolerance to Christians and effectively ending persecution. Constantine convened the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, which addressed theological controversies and established early Christian doctrine. His conversion to Christianity marked a significant shift in Roman religious policy and had profound implications for the future of Christianity.