Constantinople in the Roman Empire

The atlas holds 3 people and 15 moments here, from 324 to 422. The most recorded lives are Constantine the Great, John Chrysostom and Mesrop Mashtots.

Notable people

1. Constantine the Great

   from 324 to 336

   12 moments here

   Roman emperor from 306 to 337. Born at Naissus, Constantine served under Diocletian and Galerius in the eastern empire, joined his father in Britain,…

2. John Chrysostom

   from 398 to 404

   2 moments here

   John Chrysostom (c. 347–407) was a Christian preacher, theologian, and archbishop of Constantinople.…

3. Mesrop Mashtots

   in 422

   1 moment here

   Armenian linguist, cleric, educator, and inventor traditionally credited with creating the Armenian alphabet.…

Moments

1. 324 Besieges Byzantium Constantine the Great
2. 324 Lands at the Sacred Promontory Constantine the Great
3. 324 Wins at Chrysopolis Constantine the Great
4. 325 Visits Constantinople during construction Constantine the Great
5. 326 Returns briefly to Constantinople Constantine the Great
6. 327 Returns to Constantinople Constantine the Great
7. 330 Dedicates Constantinople Constantine the Great
8. 331 Lives in Constantinople Constantine the Great
9. 332 Returns to Constantinople after the Gothic war Constantine the Great
10. 335 Holds his tricennalia in Constantinople Constantine the Great
11. 335 Returns to Constantinople Constantine the Great
12. 336 Spends his last winter in Constantinople Constantine the Great
13. 398 Ordination as bishop of Constantinople John Chrysostom
14. 404 Final departure from Constantinople John Chrysostom
15. 422 Audience at Constantinople Mesrop Mashtots

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