Constantine's eldest son, Crispus was a brilliant general who enjoyed widespread popularity with both the army and the people, reportedly surpassing even his father in public affection. He was arrested at Sirmium and executed on his father's orders for reasons that were never made entirely clear.
Also known as: Flavius Julius Crispus
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Episode 3 (1 mention)
Constantine's eldest son, described by Brownworth as energetic, brilliant, and even more well-liked than his father. He is mentioned as part of the bright future that seemed to await Constantine at the end of the civil wars, though the next episode will address his killing.
“The eldest of them, Crispus, was energetic, brilliant, and even more well-liked than his”
Episode 4 (3 mentions)
Constantine's eldest son, described as a brilliant general popular with both the army and the people — it was said that for Constantine's hundreds, Crispus had his thousands. He was arrested at Sirmium and executed on orders from his father for reasons never made entirely clear.
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