Maxentius
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![The Basilica of Maxentius in the Roman Forum. Completed by his enemy Constantine, it was one of the most impressive edifices of ancient times.](/Images/godic/202501/26/RomaBasilicaMassenzioDaPalatino3643.JPG")
![Maxentius as Augustus on a follis.](/Images/godic/202501/26/Follis-Maxentius-s37763643.jpg")
![The Battle of the Milvian Bridge by Giulio Romano](/Images/godic/202501/26/Raphael-Constantine_at_Milvian_Bridge3643.jpg")
- For the saint of the same name see Saint Maxentius
Maxentius (Latin:Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius Augustus; c. 278 – 28 October 312) was Roman Emperor from 306 to 312. He was the son of former Emperor Maximian and the son-in-law of Emperor Galerius.