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'''Maxentius''' (Latin: ''Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius Augustus''; c. 276 – 312) was [[Roman Empire|Roman Emperor]] from 306 to his death. His sister, [[Fausta]], was the wife of his rival, Emperor [[Constantine I]]. | '''Maxentius''' (Latin: ''Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius Augustus''; c. 276 – 312) was [[Roman Empire|Roman Emperor]] from 306 to his death. His sister, [[Fausta]], was the wife of his rival, Emperor [[Constantine I]]. | ||
==Biography== | |||
In 308, Maxentius began construction of a [[Basilica of Maxentius|basilica]]. However, Maxentius was later defeated in 312 in the {{Wiki|Battle of the Milvian Bridge|Battle of the Milvian Bridge}} by Constantine, who oversaw the building's completion and relished the satisfaction of completing Maxentius' project.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Database: Basilica di Massenzio]]</ref> In commemoration of his victory over Maxentius, Constantine also built an [[Arch of Constantine|arch]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[Database: Arco di Constantino]]</ref> | In 308, Maxentius began construction of a [[Basilica of Maxentius|basilica]]. However, Maxentius was later defeated in 312 in the {{Wiki|Battle of the Milvian Bridge|Battle of the Milvian Bridge}} by Constantine, who oversaw the building's completion and relished the satisfaction of completing Maxentius' project.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Database: Basilica di Massenzio]]</ref> In commemoration of his victory over Maxentius, Constantine also built an [[Arch of Constantine|arch]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[Database: Arco di Constantino]]</ref> | ||
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Maxentius (Latin: Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius Augustus; c. 276 – 312) was Roman Emperor from 306 to his death. His sister, Fausta, was the wife of his rival, Emperor Constantine I.
Biography
In 308, Maxentius began construction of a basilica. However, Maxentius was later defeated in 312 in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge by Constantine, who oversaw the building's completion and relished the satisfaction of completing Maxentius' project.[1] In commemoration of his victory over Maxentius, Constantine also built an arch.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (mentioned in Database entry only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Database: Basilica di Massenzio
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Database: Arco di Constantino