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He was born in Naissus in the Roman province of Moesia.
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Constantine's father was raised to the role of Emperor of the West.
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while Constantine was in the army, he saw the persecution of Christians. Seeing this effected Constantine because he attended a school with some Christians.
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This caused competition between many powerful men wanting to take over Rome.
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Maxentius who lived in Rome, declared himself emperor. Before Constantine led his army against Maxentius.
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Before Constantine faces Maxentius, he had a dream that is he fought under the Christian Cross. The next day when they fought, Constantine beat Maxentius ant took control of Rome.
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an alliance was forged between Constantine and Licinius that one would be Emperor of the East and one of the West. They signed the Edict of Milan which stated that christians would no longer be prosecuted in the roman empire.
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Licinius decided to start prosecuting Christians in the East of Rome.
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After several battles Constantine defeated Licinius and became the ruler of a united Rome.
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A new capital of the roman Empire was established by Constantine which he called Constantinople.
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Constantine ruled the Roman Empire until he died of illness. He was buried in the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.
