Battle of the Milvian Bridge

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_battles
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:Edict_of_Milan
Constantine became the first Christian Roman Emperor
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Maxentius
gptkb:Constantine_the_Great
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Maxentius
gptkb:Constantine_I
gptkbp:commemorated_by gptkb:Constantine's_Arch
gptkbp:commemoration celebrated in church history
gptkbp:constantine's_army Unified under a common cause
Fought under Christian symbols
gptkbp:constantine's_forces allied with various factions
Larger and better organized
Motivated by faith
achieved a strategic surprise
gptkbp:constantine's_leadership Decisive in the battle
gptkbp:constantine's_legacy First Christian Roman Emperor
influenced future emperors
gptkbp:constantine's_proclamation gptkb:Edict_of_Milan
gptkbp:constantine's_reforms religious tolerance
Legalization of Christianity
Political and religious reforms
gptkbp:constantine's_rule Marked by religious tolerance
characterized by consolidation of power
gptkbp:constantine's_strategy offensive tactics
utilized superior tactics.
gptkbp:constantine's_title gptkb:Augustus
gptkbp:constantine's_victory Celebrated in Roman history
Led to his sole rule
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on Christian art
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in films and documentaries
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Christian victory
gptkbp:date October 28, 312 AD
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Art_History
gptkbp:election_result end of Maxentius's reign
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:Emperor
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined by historians
impact on Roman politics
gptkbp:historical_context transition from paganism to Christianity
Civil war in the Roman Empire
gptkbp:historical_debate interpretations of the battle's significance
gptkbp:historical_documentation recorded by various historians
Recorded in various texts.
gptkbp:historical_impact end of the Tetrarchy
Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire
gptkbp:historical_interpretation debate among historians
Symbol of the triumph of Christianity
gptkbp:historical_legacy Foundation for the Byzantine Empire
gptkbp:historical_records celebrated in literature
gptkbp:historical_significance Turning point in Roman history
marked the rise of Christianity
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Lactantius
gptkb:Eusebius_of_Caesarea
gptkb:Ammianus_Marcellinus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Milvian Bridge
gptkbp:influence Christianity in the Roman Empire
gptkbp:is_significant_for gptkb:Outnumbered
suffered heavy casualties
Defeated at the battle
Fell into disarray
Suffered heavy casualties
Used heavy infantry
largely composed of Roman troops
gptkbp:legacy foundation of the Byzantine Empire
gptkbp:location Milvian Bridge, Rome
gptkbp:maxentius's_death Drowned in the Tiber River
drowned in the Tiber River
gptkbp:maxentius's_defeat Signaled the end of the Tetrarchy
gptkbp:maxentius's_legacy gptkb:Last_emperor_of_the_Tetrarchy
seen as a tyrant
gptkbp:maxentius's_rule Challenged by Constantine
characterized by conflict
gptkbp:maxentius's_strategy Defensive position
defensive position
failed to secure the Tiber crossing
gptkbp:memorialized_in_art Constantine's vision of the cross
gptkbp:military_outcome decisive battle
gptkbp:military_strategy Flanking maneuvers
Use of cavalry
use of cavalry
gptkbp:narrative shift in power dynamics
gptkbp:primary_source Eusebius of Caesarea's writings
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_the_Saxa_Rubra
gptkbp:result Victory for Constantine I
victory for Constantine
gptkbp:significance Established Constantine I as the sole ruler of the Western Roman Empire
paved the way for Constantine's sole rule
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Rome
control of Rome
gptkbp:strength approximately 100,000
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:Vision_of_the_Cross
gptkbp:tactics_used Crossing the Tiber River
crossing the Tiber River
gptkbp:total_fights Decisive victory
gptkbp:vision ' In this sign, conquer'
A pivotal moment in his life
In the sky before the battle
Inspiration for battle
inspired the Chi-Rho symbol
led to the Christianization of the Roman Empire
saw a cross in the sky
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Actium
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4