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Crispus was Emperor's Constantine I firstborn son by his concubine (other sources mention her as his first wife) Minervina.
He was a brilliant military commander leading the Roman army to victory against Alemmani and Franks and distinguished himself during his father's civil wars against Licinius in the naval battle of Hellespontus.
Proclaimed Caesar aged 17 and he was his father's favourite son and appeared to be his undisputed heir.
However he was falsely accused of assaulting Fausta (his stepmother) and in a fit of rage Constantine ordered his execution.
But Constantine soon regretted that decision and reversed the order but it was too late... Crispus had already been executed in Pola...
WI Crispus had survived? Would he succeeded his father as sole Emperor or Constantine would divide the Empire in 4 parts instead of 3 (as per OTL)?
Crispus being a brilliant military commander would he be more capable in dealing with Persians and several barbarian tribes threatening the Empire if he had succeed his father to the Purple (whether as sole Emperor or co-Emperor with his half-brothers)?