constantine the great By sroutledge 272 born constantine the great was born in 272 in a roman province called moesia Period: 272 to 337 constantine the great RE 293 farther raised to role of emperor of the west 303 saw persecution of christians 305 Galerius became Emperor 311 Galerius died in 311 resulting in a competition among many powerful men. Maxentius took over and Constantine and his army marched against
