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.

Jan 1, 2025 · 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.

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.

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. There were ...

6 days ago · 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.

Jul 26, 2024 · Diocletian was a Roman emperor who ruled the Roman Empire from 284 to 305 CE. His reign played a major role in shaping the history of the Roman Empire as it brought an end to the ‘Crisis of the Third Century’ which almost caused the collapse of the Roman Empire.

Diocletian, acclaimed emperor on November 20, 284, was a religious, conservative, faithful to the traditional Roman cult. Unlike Aurelian (r. 270–275), Diocletian did not foster any new cult of his own.

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.

Sep 12, 2020 · Hailed emperor on 20 November AD 284, immediately, or shortly after this execution, Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletian – the name he assumed with the imperial title – crossed the Bosporus into Europe and met the forces of Numerian’s brother and co-emperor Carinus at Margum on 1 April AD 285.

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.