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Valerius Licinianus Licinius (Greek: Λικίνιος; c. 265 – 325) was Roman emperor from 308 to 324. For most of his reign, he was the colleague and rival of Constantine I, with whom he co-authored the Edict of Milan that granted official toleration to Christians in the Roman Empire.
Licinius (died 325) was a Roman emperor from 308 to 324. Born of Illyrian peasant stock, Licinius advanced in the army and was suddenly elevated to the rank of augustus (November 308) by his friend Galerius, who had become emperor.
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Who was emperor Licinius? Valerius Licinianus Licinius (c. 265 – 325) was Roman emperor from 308 to 324. For most of his reign, he was the colleague and rival of Constantine I, with whom he co-authored the Edict of Milan, AD 313, which granted official toleration to Christians in the Roman Empire.
Oct 26, 2020 · Licinius, with only the territory of Pannonia was clearly the weakest emperor, despite his title of Augustus, and so he had good reason to worry. In particular he saw Maximinus II Daia as a threat, and so he allied himself with Constantine by becoming engaged to Constantine’s sister Constantia.
Feb 23, 1997 · Licinius' Early Reign. Although Licinius was initially appointed by Galerius to replace Severus to end the revolt of Maxentius, Licinius (perhaps wisely) made no effort to move against the usurper. In fact, his first attested victory was against the Sarmatians probably in the late spring, but no later than the end of June in 310.
Licinius II, also called Licinius Junior or Licinius Caesar (Latin: Valerius Licinianus Licinius; c. July/August 315 – c. 326), was the son of the Roman emperor Licinius I. He held the imperial rank of caesar between March 317 and September 324, while his father was augustus, and he was twice Roman consul.
Aug 8, 2016 · Licinius, 250–325, Roman emperor. He became coemperor with Galerius, being given the rule of Illyricum (308); after the death of Galerius he added Greece and Thrace to his territories. He allied himself with Constantine I and defeated Maximin in 313, thus becoming sole ruler in the East.
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