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Diocletian (/ ˌ d aɪ. ə ˈ k l iː ʃ ən / DYE-ə-KLEE-shən; Latin: Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus; Ancient Greek: Διοκλητιανός, romanized: Diokletianós; 242/245 – 311/312), nicknamed Jovius, was Roman emperor from 284 until his abdication in 305.
Aug 13, 2024 · Diocletian, Roman emperor (284–305 CE) who restored efficient government to the empire after the near anarchy of the 3rd century. He laid the foundation for the Byzantine Empire in the East and shored up the decaying empire in the West.
Feb 2, 2014 · Diocletian was Roman emperor from 284 to 305 CE. After the defeat and death of the Roman emperor Philip the Arab in 249 CE, the empire endured over three decades of ineffective rulers. The glory days of Augustus, Vespasian, and Trajan were long gone, and the once-powerful Roman Empire suffered both financially and militarily.
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Diocletian was a Roman emperor from 281 to 305 AD. When Emperor Philip the Arab was defeated in 249, the empire endured over three decades of inefficient emperors. Moreover, the ancient Roman Empire suffered from financial and military problems.
The Diocletianic or Great Persecution was the last and most severe persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. [1] . In 303, the emperors Diocletian, Maximian, Galerius, and Constantius issued a series of edicts rescinding Christians' legal rights and demanding that they comply with traditional religious practices.
Nov 13, 2020 · Diocletian was a formidable emperor who ended a period of turmoil for the Roman world. Known as a great reformer with a harsh personality, he garnered respect where others failed miserably. Born in 244, in the Balkans, Diocletian grew up in turbulent conditions with little government or stability.
Aug 27, 2024 · Diocletian may be considered the real founder of the late empire, though the form of government he established—the tetrarchy, or four persons sharing power simultaneously—was transitory. His reforms, however, lasted longer.
Diocletian , Latin Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus orig. Diocles, (born ad 245, Salonae?, Dalmatia—died 316, Salonae), Roman emperor (284–305). He was serving under the emperor Carinus (r. 283–285) when the co-emperor, Carinus’s brother Numerian, was killed.
Oct 17, 2023 · Emperor Diocletian, a pivotal figure in Roman history, ruled during a time of significant transformation and challenges. This article delves into his life, achievements, and controversies, assessing his impact on the Roman Empire and the enduring legacy of his reign.
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Jun 11, 2018 · Diocletian (245-ca. 313), in full Gaius Aurelius Va lerius Diocletianus, was a Roman emperor. He established the characteristic form of government for the later empire, the Dominate. Diocletian whose name before he became emperor was simply Diocles, was a Dalmatian of humble birth.
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