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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 ...
May 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.
Diocletianic Persecution. St. Erasmus flogged in the presence of Emperor Diocletian. Byzantine artwork, from the crypt of the church of Santa Maria in Via Lata in Rome. The Diocletianic or Great Persecution was the last and most severe persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. [1]
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...
Nov 13, 2020 · A gold aureus minted by Diocletian, 294 A.D.; with Head of a statue of Diocletian, 295-300 A.D. 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.
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.
May 24, 2024 · Ancient Rome - Diocletian, Empire, Reforms: 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.
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. He became commander of Emperor Numerian's bodyguard.
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.
Like many Illyrians, Diocletian was a career soldier who eventually became the comes domesticorum, or commander of the imperial guard. When the Emperor Carus died during the Persian campaign of 283 and his sons were assassinated, the legions supported Diocletian, who subsequently became emperor.
