Diocletian
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Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus (c. 22 December 244[3] – 3 December 311[5]), born Diocles (Greek: Διοκλῆς) and commonly known as Diocletian (pronounced /ˌdаɪ.ɵˈkliːʃən/), was Roman Emperor from 20 November 284 to 1 May 305.
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See also
- 20,000 Martyrs of Nicomedia
- Civil Wars of the Tetrarchy (306–324)
- Dioclesian, Henry Purcell's 1690 tragicomic semi-opera, loosely based on the life of the historical Diocletian
- Diocletianopolis (disambiguation)
- Diocletian's Palace
- Camp of Diocletian
- Diocletian window
- The Diocletian Era, used for dating in late antiquity and in the Coptic calendar
- Dominate
- Rags to riches
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