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Roman Period

Death of Constantius at York 306 AD

306
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Constantius dies at Eboracum · Constantine proclaimed at York
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Imperial rivals
VS
Victor
Constantine (proclaimed)
Outcome
Constantius died at York after Scottish campaign; troops immediately proclaimed his son Constantine emperor; beginning of Constantine the Great career
The Battle

History & Significance

The proclamation of Constantine the Great at York in 306 AD was one of the most consequential moments in world history, launching the career of the emperor who would make Christianity the religion of Rome.

Forces Involved

Constantine's York garrison: c. 3,000–5,000. Imperial rivals: no significant force present.

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Scheduled Monuments near Death of Constantius at York 306 AD

South angle tower of Roman fortress
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Merchant's Hall, Fossgate
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Medieval stone town house known as The Norman House to the rear of Nos 48 and 50 Stonegate
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
St Peter's Hospital, part of undercroft beneath the Theatre Royal
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Jewbury Medieval Jewish Cemetery
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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