Roman Rulers

Diocletian

the Reformer

Century3rd c. AD
DynastyTetrarchy
Reign21 years
OriginDalmatia
DeathNatural (abdicated)
ReligionPagan

Diocletian was a Roman emperor of the Tetrarchy dynasty active in the 3rd c. AD originally from Dalmatia. Held power for 21 years and died: natural (abdicated).

Historical Note

Voluntarily retired to grow cabbages on the Dalmatian coast — one of very few to peacefully abdicate.

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