The Battle of the Milvian Bridge
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_battles
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Constantine I's conversion to Christianity
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| gptkbp:battle |
Constantine entered Rome
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Maxentius
gptkb:Constantine_I |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
Celebrated in art and literature
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| gptkbp:constantine's_forces |
Utilized superior tactics
Better organized Incorporated cavalry |
| gptkbp:constantine's_influence |
Extended beyond Rome
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| gptkbp:constantine's_leadership |
Decisive and inspirational
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| gptkbp:constantine's_legacy |
First Christian Roman Emperor
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| gptkbp:constantine's_reforms |
Religious tolerance
Set the stage for the Middle Ages |
| gptkbp:constantine's_rule |
Marked by military expansion
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| gptkbp:constantine's_strategy |
Aggressive tactics
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| gptkbp:constantine's_title |
gptkb:Augustus_of_the_West
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| gptkbp:constantine's_victory |
Legitimized his rule
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| gptkbp:date |
October 28, 312 AD
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| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:Emperor
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Examined for military strategy
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the decline of the Roman Empire
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Led to the Edict of Milan
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Symbol of the rise of Christianity
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Tetrarchy
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Foundation of the Byzantine Empire
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| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Lactantius
gptkb:Eusebius_of_Caesarea |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of the Milvian Bridge
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| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
Larger in number
Used heavy infantry Failed to secure the city. Underestimated Constantine's resolve Utilized siege engines |
| gptkbp:location |
Milvian Bridge, Rome
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| gptkbp:maxentius's_death |
Marked the end of the Tetrarchy
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| gptkbp:maxentius's_defeat |
Led to political chaos
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| gptkbp:maxentius's_legacy |
Considered a cautionary tale
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| gptkbp:maxentius's_rule |
Characterized by instability
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| gptkbp:maxentius's_strategy |
Defensive position at the bridge
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| gptkbp:maxentius's_title |
Emperor of Rome
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Crossing the Tiber River
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Maxentius drowned in the Tiber River
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| gptkbp:result |
Victory for Constantine I
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| gptkbp:significance |
Established Constantine I as the sole ruler of the Western Roman Empire
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| gptkbp:significant_event |
Turning point in Roman history
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Rome
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| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Use of the cross symbol
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| gptkbp:vision |
Influenced his policies
Led to the Chi-Rho symbol Saw a cross in the sky |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Constantine_the_Great
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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