Constantine I

Constantine I was born on the 27th February 272 in the province of Moesia. His father was Constantius Chlorus, the Roman Emperor from 305 to 306, and his mother was Flavia Julia Helena.

In his early life, he was given an education at Diocletian's court, where he would learn Latin literature, Greek, and philosophy. Much of his time was spent in Nicomedia, a city that had a wide range of cultures. This meat that he mixed with many Christians.

His father was a prominent figure in the Roman Empire during his childhood. Diocletian, the Emperor, did not fully trust his father and so took Constantine as a sort of hostage to make sure that his father did not misbehave.