Constantine the Great
Michael Grant
Grant on the first Christian emperor, Milvian Bridge, Constantinople, and the changing empire.
The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Emperor Nintoku
Japan
313–337
Pope Sylvester I
Papacy
314–336
Licinius
Rome
308–324
Emperor Cheng of Jin
China
325–337
Emperor Yuan of Jin
China
317–323
Maxentius
Rome
306–312
Emperor Huai of Jin
China
307–311
Galerius
Rome
306–311
Emperor Min of Jin
China
313–316
Emperor Ming of Jin
China
323–325
Maximinus Daza
Rome
311–313
Emperor Ōjin
Japan
306–310
Pope Miltiades
Papacy
311–314
Meanwhile in history
One “meanwhile in history” story each week: who ruled where, and what was happening on thrones across the world.
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Further Reading
Well-regarded biographies and histories to go deeper on Constantine the Great's life and times.
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