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Diocletian

American  
[dahy-uh-klee-shuhn] / ˌdaɪ əˈkli ʃən /

noun

  1. Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus, a.d. 245–316, Illyrian soldier: emperor of Rome 284–305.

Diocletian British  
/ ˌdaɪəˈkliːʃən /

noun

  1. full name Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus. 245–313 ad , Roman emperor (284–305), who divided the empire into four administrative units (293) and instigated the last severe persecution of the Christians (303)

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Diocletian also aimed to fix the empire’s economy, issuing several edicts to curb inflation and promote trade within the empire.

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For example, in 301, to combat inflation, Diocletian issued the Edict on Maximum Prices, which set a price ceiling for certain goods and services.

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Diocletian not only managed to survive for twenty years after taking the throne, he also reorganized the empire and pulled it back from the brink.

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State finances were in shambles when Diocletian came to power.

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The sceptre of Diocletian was smoking in Nico’s hands.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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