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Emperor Timeline

  • Period: 306 to 337

    Constantine

    Constantine's rulership. Was born on 272 and died in 337
    He was the son of an emperor.
    Known as one of the best emperors
    He fought for the people and to gain more territory.
  • Battle of the Melvian Brige.
    312

    Battle of the Melvian Brige.

    After Maxentius didn't rule effectively. Licinius and Constantine defeat Maxentius in the battle of Melvian Bridge
  • Edict of Milan
    313

    Edict of Milan

    Licinius and Constantine become co-emperors and made a law where you could believe in whatever you want called the Edict of Milan.
  • Battle of Chrysopolis
    324

    Battle of Chrysopolis

    Battle of Chrysopolis 324 CE, battle of Constantine and Licinius. Constantine won
  • Constantinople is founded.
    330

    Constantinople is founded.

    The capital city of the empire is moved to Constantinople.
  • Theodosian Wall
    400

    Theodosian Wall

    Theodosian Wall a new wall with three layers is built.
  • Period: 401 to 450

    Theodosius

    Birth- 347
    Death- 395 Christian emperor.
    He established Christianity
    Longest lasting emperor
    He fought two civil wars
    When he died the empire never reunited
  • Period: 527 to 565

    Justinian I, Theodora

    Justinian- born- 482 death- 565
    Theodora- born- 500 death- 548 They made the empire powerful.
    Rebuilt Hagia Sofia
  • Justinian Code
    529

    Justinian Code

    A set of laws called the Justianian Code is written. These laws are still used today
  • Persian War
    602

    Persian War

    26-year war with Persians. Byzantine won.
  • Period: 610 to 645

    Heracilus

    Born- 575
    Death- 645 Fought threats
    Stregthen military
  • Period: 797 to 802

    Irene

    Born- 752
    Death- 803 Only ruled for five years.
    Was exiled two times
  • Period: 976 to 1025

    Basil II

    Born- 958
    Died- 1025 Great ruler.
    Fought Bulgarians
    Invented trebuchet
  • Bulgarians fight Bysantines
    987

    Bulgarians fight Bysantines

    War lasted 675 years
    Basil II blinded Bulgarians.
  • Period: 1042 to 1050

    Zoe Porphyrogenita

    Born- 978
    Died- 1050 Fought for woman.
    Married three times.
    Did not do much.