Negative Influence of Constantine the Great
As a military leader, Constantine the Great was responsible for the deaths of many solders, and enslaving many people.
Constantine is also responsible for the deaths of his eldest son Crispus, and his second wife Fausta. One of the historical versions of Fausta and Crispus, is that Fausta was unhappy that Crispus was next in line for the throne. She wanted her sons to become emperors. So, she told Constantine that Crispus tried to seduce her. Constantine was furious and ordered the execution of his eldest son. Helena, Constantine’s mother told him that Fausta was lying, but it was too late. Crispus was already dead. Constantine was very angry at Fausta. So, he had her suffocated in a Roman steam bath.
Constantine’s reign was characterised with moving toward despotic and absolute power. He extinguished all of his opposing political leaders.
When argument between different types of Christians threatened to destabilise his Empire, Constantine chose dogmatic unity. He did not like people objecting to his rule. Those with different opinions were exiled or executed.
Constantine the Great 