Diocletian
Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus, a.d. 245–316, Illyrian soldier: emperor of Rome 284–305.
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The early years of the reign of Diocletian were characterized for the most part by principles of religious toleration.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowThe Christians, then, had no temples until about the beginning of the reign of Diocletian.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10) | Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)His courage and fidelity attracted the attention of Emperor Diocletian, who bestowed upon him marks of special favor.
Mary, Help of Christians | VariousIn the year 284 there came to the front an emperor "of iron," Diocletian.
Like Augustus, Diocletian may be considered as the founder of a new empire.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire | Edward Gibbon
British Dictionary definitions for Diocletian
/ (ˌdaɪəˈkliːʃən) /
full name Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus. 245–313 ad, Roman emperor (284–305), who divided the empire into four administrative units (293) and instigated the last severe persecution of the Christians (303)
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