Constantine the Great, also known as Constantine I, was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 306 to 337 CE. He was born around 272 CE and died in 337 CE. He is best known for being the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity and for issuing the Edict of Milan in 313 CE, which granted religious tolerance to Christians throughout the Roman Empire. His conversion to Christianity and support for the religion had a profound impact on the development of Christianity and the eventual decline of the Roman empire. He also played a crucial role in the development of the Byzantine Empire, which was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the East after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Constantine's reign also marked a significant shift in the Roman Empire's political structure, as he effectively established a tetrarchy (rule by four) and then a dynastic principle, which allowed for the succession of his descendants. He also moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Constantinople (present-day Istanbul) which was a significant moment in the history of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire. He was also a skilled military commander, and he successfully defended the empire against barbarian invasions and internal rebellion.
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