Constantine

I was the first Roman emperor to declare Christianity as the official religion of Rome and its empire. I pioneered the concept of closely intertwining the state and religion. I provided compensation for Christians that had been previously persecuted. I am well known for my great success in battle. I flew the flag of Christ for all to see and never lost a battle under it no matter what the odds.
I was born in Naissus, between 274 and 288 A.D. as Flavious Valerius Constantinus. With my father as emperor, I left as a general to fight the Celts in the British Isles. I won many battles and became beloved among my troops.
When dad retired, I was one of the top choices for emperor. I was chosen to rule the eastern empire while my brother-in-law Maxentius ruled the western empire. Maxentius fought with the other emperors Severus and Galerius for more land. During all this I stayed out of their battles and defended my frontier borders against the German......

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Title: Constantine
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