Battle of the Milvian Bridge
GPTKB entity
Statements (103)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_battles
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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
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gptkbp:commemoration |
celebrated in church history
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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
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gptkbp:constantine's_legacy |
First Christian Roman Emperor
influenced future emperors |
gptkbp:constantine's_proclamation |
gptkb:Edict_of_Milan
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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
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gptkbp:constantine's_victory |
Celebrated in Roman history
Led to his sole rule |
gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on Christian art
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gptkbp:cultural_representation |
featured in films and documentaries
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gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of Christian victory
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gptkbp:date |
October 28, 312 AD
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gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:Art_History
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gptkbp:election_result |
end of Maxentius's reign
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gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:Emperor
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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
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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
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gptkbp:historical_records |
celebrated in literature
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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
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gptkbp:influence |
Christianity in the Roman Empire
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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
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gptkbp:location |
Milvian Bridge, Rome
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gptkbp:maxentius's_death |
Drowned in the Tiber River
drowned in the Tiber River |
gptkbp:maxentius's_defeat |
Signaled the end of the Tetrarchy
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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
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gptkbp:military_outcome |
decisive battle
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gptkbp:military_strategy |
Flanking maneuvers
Use of cavalry use of cavalry |
gptkbp:narrative |
shift in power dynamics
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gptkbp:primary_source |
Eusebius of Caesarea's writings
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gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Saxa_Rubra
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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
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gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:Vision_of_the_Cross
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gptkbp:tactics_used |
Crossing the Tiber River
crossing the Tiber River |
gptkbp:total_fights |
Decisive victory
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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
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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