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May 18, 2024 · Maximian: 1 n Roman Emperor from 286 until he abdicated in 305; when Diocletian divided the Roman Empire in 286 Maximian became emperor in the west (died in 311) Synonyms: Herculius , Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus Example of: Emperor of Rome , Roman Emperor sovereign of the Roman Empire
Feb 6, 2023 · Magnus Maximus (Latin: Flavius Magnus Maximus Augustus) (ca. 335 – August 28, 388), also known as Maximianus and Macsen Wledig in Welsh, was Western Roman Emperor from 383 to 388. As commander of Britain, he usurped the throne against Emperor Gratian in 383. However, through negotiation with Theodosius I the following year he was made emperor ...
Oct 19, 2020 · Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius(AD ca. 279 – AD 312) Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius was born around AD 279 as the son of Maximian and his Syrian wife Eutropia. He was made a senator and even was given Galerius ‘ daughter Valeria Maximilla in marriage in an attempt to confirm his status of the son of an emperor.
Maximianus of Ravenna, or Maximian (499 – February 22, 556; feast day formerly February 21) was bishop of Ravenna in Italy. Ravenna was then the capital of the Byzantine Empire 's territories in Italy, and Maximianus's role may have included secular political functions.
AD286 ~ AD305. Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus Herculius was born in 250 and like many rulers began his career in the army. He was fighting along side Diocletianus when the later rose to power. In 285 Diocletianus was named Caesar and ruler of the western empire, the following year he rose to share equal power when he became Augustus.
Maxentius. Battle of Milvian Bridge, (October 28, 312 ce ), major battle in a Roman civil war between Constantine I and Maxentius. After the collapse of the Roman Empire ’s Second Tetrarchy, Constantine and Maxentius asserted competing claims to the imperial throne. At Maxentius’s goading, Constantine invaded the Italian Peninsula.
The first Tetrarchy was instituted by Emperor Diocletian and Emperor Maximianus in 293 and lasted until c. 313. Diocletian and Maximianus appointed two Caesars, Constantius and Galerius, to aid the co-emperors in the defence of the empire. Augustus Diocletian and his Caesar, Galerius controlled the East. Augustus Maximianus and his Caesar ...
