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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. -
312
Battle of the Melvian Brige.
After Maxentius didn't rule effectively. Licinius and Constantine defeat Maxentius in the battle of Melvian Bridge -
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. -
324
Battle of Chrysopolis
Battle of Chrysopolis 324 CE, battle of Constantine and Licinius. Constantine won -
330
Constantinople is founded.
The capital city of the empire is moved to Constantinople. -
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 -
529
Justinian Code
A set of laws called the Justianian Code is written. These laws are still used today -
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 -
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.
