Constantine the Great

ppt 3 Notes

When and why does the system of Tetrarchy fall into crisis

After the retirement of Diocletian in 305 AD

Because of the rivalry and tension between Augusti and the Casers

Who ruled the 4 praetorian prefectures

Galerius rules as Augustus in the Balkan provinces

Maximinus as Caesar in the Eastern provinces

Constantius ruled as Augustus in Gaul and Britain

Severus as Caesar ruled Italy, North Africa and Spain.

What broke the system devised by Diocletian

July 306, Constantius died, and the army declared his son Constantine emperor

What was Galerius and Constantine’s agreement

Constantine would call himself Augustus in the territories he already controlled and call himself Caesar - elsewhere.

Who did Galerius appoint the new Augustus in the West

General Licinius

From 311 to 312 what happens

In 311 Galerius dies. Constantine allied with Licinius against Maxentius and Maximinus. In 312 Constantine invades Italy to confront Maxentius.

What was the battle at the Milvian Bridge near Rome on October 28, 312

Constantine believed he received a sign to follow the Christian God. He defeated Maxentius in battle and entered Rome victoriously. A few weeks later, he met Licinius in Milan, gave his sister in marriage to him, and together they issued the Edict of Milan (Edict of Toleration)

What is the Edict of Milan

A law that gave Christians the freedom to worship without being punished.

The peace between the emperors 324

The peace did not last

• Constantine declared war to Licinius, drive him out of Balkans and forces to surrender

Constantinople (City of Constantine)

After killing Licinius Constantine funded a new capital of the Empire in the East

• This will later have great consequences