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History 107

History 107. The end of the tetrarchy and the rise of Constantine. Abdication. Diocletian abdicates in 305 Diocletian retires to Split, dies in 312. The new tetrarchy. Galerius (east) and Constantius Chlorus (west) become the new Augusti

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History 107

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  1. History 107 The end of the tetrarchy and the rise of Constantine

  2. Abdication • Diocletian abdicates in 305 • Diocletian retires to Split, dies in 312

  3. The new tetrarchy • Galerius (east) and Constantius Chlorus (west) become the new Augusti • Maximinus Daia (east) and Flavius Severus (west) become the new Caesars

  4. Constantine and Galerius • Constantine • Son of Constantius (by first wife) • Military fame

  5. Transition in the West • Ca. 306 - Constantine joins Constantius to fight Picts • Constantius dies, July 25, 306

  6. Politics inside and outside the tetrarchy • Maxentius (Maximian’s son) resents Constantine’s elevation

  7. More politics • Flavius Severus is murdered, 307 • Galerius proclaims Licinius new Augustus in west

  8. Dynastic politics • Mutual hatred • Political marriage

  9. Consolidating power… • Constantine (310):

  10. Galerius’ Death • 311, of cancer • Just prior to this… • Edict of Religious Toleration • Maximinus Daia tries to overthrow Licinius

  11. Constantine vs. Maxentius • 312: Constantine invades Italy • The battle of Milvian Bridge, 312

  12. Hedging Bets? • Constantine deploys connections to various deities

  13. Now there are three… • 313: • Conference of Milan

  14. Now there are two… • Licinius and Constantine • Rivalry • Conflict over religious policies

  15. Now there is one… • 323: Gothic invasion forces Constantine to trespass • 324: Licinius is defeated

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