Naissus in the Ancient World
The atlas holds 3 people and 6 moments here, from 272 to 450. The most recorded lives are Constantine the Great, Helena, mother of Constantine I and Justin I.
Notable people
Constantine the Great
from 272 to 334
4 moments here
Roman emperor from 306 to 337. Born at Naissus, Constantine served under Diocletian and Galerius in the eastern empire, joined his father in Britain,…
Helena, mother of Constantine I
in 272
1 moment here
Flavia Julia Helena, later Augusta, was the mother of Constantine I. The surviving evidence supports only a sparse itinerary: a traditional Bithynian…
Justin I
in 450
1 moment here
Justin I, also called Justin the Thracian, was Eastern Roman emperor from 518 to 527. Born c.…
Moments
- 272 Birth of Constantine at Naissus Helena, mother of Constantine I
- 272 Born at Naissus Constantine the Great
- 319 Visits his birthplace Constantine the Great
- 329 Revisits Naissus Constantine the Great
- 334 Revisits Naissus during the Sarmatian campaign Constantine the Great
- 450 Birth near Naissus Justin I