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Galerius



 
 


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250   Born

293   Diocletian and Maximian appoint Constantius Chlorus and Galerius as Caesars. This is considered the beginning of the Tetrarchy.

296   Galerius is defeated in combat by the Persians under Narses outside Ctesiphon.

297   Galerius conquers Ctesiphon from the Persians; however, as part of the peace treaty, it is returned in exchange for Armenia

299   Galerius defeats the Sarmatians and the Carpians.

303   Persuaded by Galerius, Diocletian launched the last major persecution of Christians in the Empire; Hierocles was said to have been the instigator of the fierce persecution of the Christians under Galerius.

303   Persuaded by Galerius, Diocletian launched the last major persecution of Christians in the Empire; Hierocles was said to have been the instigator of the fierce persecution of the Christians under Galerius.

303   Galerius, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Empire.

305   Constantius Chlorus and Galerius declared Augusti; Flavius Valerius Severus and Maximinus Daia appointed Caesars.

307   Galerius unsuccessfully invades Italy and names Licinius as Augustus.

311   On his deathbed, Galerius, declares religious freedom throughout the Empire, focusing on ending anti-Christian persecution.

311   Galerius issues his Edict of Toleration, ending persecution of Christians in his part of the Roman Empire.

311   Died

400   The mausoleum of Galerius in Salonica is converted into a church. =