The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Constantine the Great
Also known as Constantinus, Emperor Constantine, Constantine Augustus
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 49
Constantine stands tall and majestic with a lofty stature and graceful deportment. His strong, active build reflects a lifetime of manly exercises and preserved vigor from youth into advanced age. A commanding presence marked by habitual prudence and an imposing figure suited to an emperor.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Approximately 30-32
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 49
- Books
- 1
Description
A tall, lofty-statured man with a majestic countenance and graceful deportment, in the vigor of youth and later life. In military scenes he wears splendid arms; as emperor he is associated with purple and imperial emblems. At his deathbed he wears a white baptismal garment instead of imperial purple.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 86Conversion of ConstantineBefore the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 CE, Constantine experienced a vision of the cross and converted to Christianity, transforming the empire's relationship with the faith. - Book 1
Ch. 92Council of NicaeaIn 325 CE, Constantine convened the first ecumenical council at Nicaea to resolve the Arian controversy, resulting in the Nicene Creed that defined orthodox Christian doctrine on the nature of Christ.
Gallery
Book 1: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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