Roman Rulers

Galerius

the Persecutor

Century4th c. AD
DynastyTetrarchy
Reign6 years
OriginDacia
DeathNatural
ReligionPagan

Galerius was a Roman emperor of the Tetrarchy dynasty active in the 4th c. AD originally from Dacia. Held power for 6 years and died of natural causes.

Historical Note

Ferocious persecutor of Christians who, on his deathbed, issued an edict of toleration.

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