Historical Events tagged with "adventus"

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Politics & Government

Constantine Enters Rome Amidst Celebration

October 29th, 312 1712 years ago

After his decisive victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, Constantine the Great triumphantly entered Rome, where he staged a grand adventus. The citizens erupted with jubilation, celebrating his role in their liberation. Meanwhile, the defeated Maxentius had been killed in battle; his body was retrieved from the Tiber River and beheaded, marking an end to his rule and the conflict over control of the Western Roman Empire.

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