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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