Historical Events tagged with "milvianbridge"

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Military & Warfare

Constantine I Triumphs Over Maxentius

October 28th, 312 1712 years ago

Constantine I defeated Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge, solidifying his position as the sole ruler of the Western Roman Empire. The battle took place near Rome, where Constantine’s forces faced a numerically superior army led by Maxentius. Utilizing effective military strategy and the belief in divine favor after a vision, Constantine's victory marked a turning point in Roman history, greatly influencing its future direction and religious landscape.

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