Events with tag - Religious Tolerance

February 1, 313

Edict of Milan Legalizes Christianity

Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan in February 313 CE, officially legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire. This historic decree ended centuries of persecution, granted Christians equal rights, and established religious tolerance throughout Roman territories.

March 4, 1681

William Penn Establishes Pennsylvania

William Penn receives a charter from King Charles II to establish the Province of Pennsylvania, creating a colony founded on principles of religious freedom and peaceful governance.

October 27, 1682

Founding of Philadelphia

William Penn establishes Philadelphia as a planned city and haven for religious freedom, marking the beginning of one of America's most significant colonial settlements