312

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Roman Empire


October 28Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine I defeats Maxentius and becomes the only Roman Emperor in the West. During the battle, he reportedly has a vision of a cross with the words in hoc signo vinces ("In this sign you shall conquer").

★ Construction of the Arch of Constantine in Rome begun.
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Religion


★ The Council of Carthage supports Donatism which espouses a rigorous application and interpretation of the sacraments. These doctrines will be condemned by the Council of Arles in 314.

★ Constantine promotes a policy of state sponsorship of Christianity, perhaps even becoming a Christian himself (see Constantine I and Christianity)

Births



Huan Wen

Deaths



October 28Maxentius, Roman Emperor slain in battle

★ Diocletian, Eastern Roman Emperor

Guo Xiang

Empress Huyan

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