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Diocletian ( / ˌdaɪ.əˈkliːʃən /, 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. He was born Diocles to a family of low status in the Roman province of Dalmatia.
Apr 1, 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...
Diocletian of ancient Rome. 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.
Oct 17, 2023 · Last updated on November 25, 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.
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.
Diocletian: The Iron-Willed Ruler Who Shaped an Empire. Home / Roman Emperors / Emperor Diocletian. Written by: Kate Zusmann. 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.
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