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Battle of the Milvian Bridge

Took place on October 28, AD 312

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The Battle of the Milvian Bridge took place between the Roman Emperors Constantine I and Maxentius on 28 October AD 312. It takes its name from the Milvian Bridge, an important route over the Tiber.

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