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Diocletian
[ dahy-uh-klee-shuhn ]
noun
- Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus, a.d. 245–316, Illyrian soldier: emperor of Rome 284–305.
Diocletian
/ ˌdaɪəˈkliːʃən /
noun
- Diocletian245313MRomanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 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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- post-Di·o·cletian adjective
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The early years of the reign of Diocletian were characterized for the most part by principles of religious toleration.
The Christians, then, had no temples until about the beginning of the reign of Diocletian.
His courage and fidelity attracted the attention of Emperor Diocletian, who bestowed upon him marks of special favor.
In 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.
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