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2 days ago · Constantine II (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος Βʹ, romanized: Konstantínos II, pronounced [ˌkonstaˈdinos ðefˈteros]; 2 June 1940 – 10 January 2023) was the last King of Greece, reigning from 6 March 1964 until the abolition of the Greek monarchy on 1 June 1973.
Jun 24, 2024 · Constantine I. Roman emperor. Also known as: Constantine the Great, Flavius Valerius Constantinus. Written by. J.F. Matthews. Professor of Middle and Later Roman History, University of Oxford; Official Fellow of Queen's College, Oxford. J.F. Matthews, Donald MacGillivray Nicol.
- Constantine reigned during the 4th century CE and is known for attempting to Christianize the Roman Empire. He made the persecution of Christians i...
- Some have argued that Constantine’s conversion to Christianity was politically motivated. At least openly, Constantine ascribed much of his politic...
- In 305 Constantine assisted his father, the newly appointed Western emperor, with a campaign in Britain. Their army proclaimed Constantine emperor...
- Constantine funded church-building projects throughout his reign as a way to encourage Christianity’s growth. Churches were erected at, among other...
- Constantine’s father, Constantius I, was appointed to the position of augustus (emperor) by the time Constantine reached young adulthood. Constanti...
Jun 24, 2024 · Constantine I - Christian Emperor, Edict of Milan, Conversion | Britannica. Politics, Law & Government World Leaders Emperors & Empresses. Commitment to Christianity of Constantine I. in Constantine I. Also known as: Constantine the Great, Flavius Valerius Constantinus. Written by. Donald MacGillivray Nicol.
Jun 20, 2024 · Born in 272 CE, Constantine rose to power during a tumultuous period marked by civil wars, economic challenges, and political instability. His vision at the Battle of the Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, left an indelible mark on history through his conversion to Christianity and the subsequent Christianization of the Roman ...
Jun 29, 2024 · The name refers to Byzantium, an ancient Greek colony and transit point that became the location of the Byzantine Empire’s capital city, Constantinople. Inhabitants of the Byzantine Empire would have self-identified as Romaioi, or Romans.
20 hours ago · Zeus Ammon, also known as Ammon-Zeus, was a syncretic deity in ancient Egypt during the Hellenistic period. This blended god combined attributes of the Greek god Zeus with the Egyptian deity Amun. The syncretism occurred due to the cultural interactions and influences between the Greek and Egyptian civilizations during the reign of Alexander ...
2 days ago · Constantine I (27 February c. 272 – 22 May 337), also known as Constantine the Great, was a Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337 and the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity.
