Licinius

Licinius was a Roman emperor who ruled the eastern part of the Roman Empire from 308 to 324 AD. He was a contemporary and rival of Constantine the Great, with whom he initially co-ruled. Licinius is known for his role in the later stages of the Roman Empire's transition to Christianity, issuing the Edict of Milan in 313, which granted religious tolerance to Christians. His reign ended when Constantine defeated him, leading to the reunification of the empire under Constantine's sole rule. Licinius' leadership reflects the complex political and religious shifts occurring in the Roman Empire during the early 4th century.