This man used a tenuous dynastic connection to Claudius II to legitimize his rule.
This man used a tenuous dynastic connection to Claudius II to legitimize his rule. After receiving the support of the previous emperor, Valerius, this man warred with Licinius. This ruler, who put down a rebellion by Maximian, apocryphally granted Pope Sylvester dominion in his namesake (*) "Donation." This man allegedly had a dream in which he was commanded to put crosses on his shields before defeating Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge. For 10 points, name this issuer of the Edict of Milan, who ruled from 306 to 337 and was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity.
This man used a tenuous dynastic connection to Claudius II to legitimize his rule.
{Constantine I} [or {Constantine} the {Great}; or {Flavius} Claudius {Constantinus}; prompt on