Constantine was born at Naissus in the province of Moesia Superior on February 27, 272 or 273. Constantius, Constantine’s father, was a military officer. Constantine’s mother’s name was Helena and was known to be a humble person. Throughout his life, Constantine proved himself to the Roman people. On March 1st of 293, he exceeded the rank of Caesar. Shortly after, he married Theodora, the daughter of Maximian. When Diocletian retired on May 1st of 305, Constantine made …showed first 75 words of 1042 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1042 total…waters of the river Jordan, as Jesus had been. He never got to do such things as in 337, Constantine fell terminally ill. He asked to be baptized on his deathbed by Eusebius, bishop of Nicodemia. He then died in 337 on May 12th at Ankyrona. The Senate approved of Constantine’s wish to be laid to rest in Constantinople even though the people of Rome were absolutely livid with this idea. Constantine had ruled from 306-337.