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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
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After Maxentius didn't rule effectively. Licinius and Constantine defeat Maxentius in the battle of Melvian Bridge
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Licinius and Constantine become co-emperors and made a law where you could believe in whatever you want called the Edict of Milan.
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Battle of Chrysopolis 324 CE, battle of Constantine and Licinius. Constantine won
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The capital city of the empire is moved to Constantinople.
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Theodosian Wall a new wall with three layers is built.
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Birth- 347
Death- 395 Christian emperor.
He established Christianity
Longest lasting emperor
He fought two civil wars
When he died the empire never reunited -
Justinian- born- 482 death- 565
Theodora- born- 500 death- 548 They made the empire powerful.
Rebuilt Hagia Sofia -
A set of laws called the Justianian Code is written. These laws are still used today
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26-year war with Persians. Byzantine won.
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Born- 575
Death- 645 Fought threats
Stregthen military -
Born- 752
Death- 803 Only ruled for five years.
Was exiled two times -
Born- 958
Died- 1025 Great ruler.
Fought Bulgarians
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War lasted 675 years
Basil II blinded Bulgarians. -
Born- 978
Died- 1050 Fought for woman.
Married three times.
Did not do much.
