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    Galerius Emperor of Rome

    Birth: unknown

    Death: unknown

    Birth Date Prefix: c. 206

    Death Date Prefix: c. 311

Biography

Mentioned in Frances's notes on Joseph Milner's History of the Christian Church. From Wikipedia: "During his reign he campaigned, aided by Diocletian, against the Sassanid Empire, sacking their capital Ctesiphon in 299. He also campaigned across the Danube against the Carpi, defeating them in 297 and 300. Although he was a staunch opponent of Christianity, Galerius ended the Diocletianic Persecution when he issued an edict of toleration in 311."

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Mentioned in Frances's notes on Joseph Milner's History of the Christian Church. From Wikipedia: "During his reign he campaigned, aided by Diocletian, against the Sassanid Empire, sacking their capital Ctesiphon in 299. He also campaigned across the Danube against the Carpi, defeating them in 297 and 300. Although he was a staunch opponent of Christianity, Galerius ended the Diocletianic Persecution when he issued an edict of toleration in 311."
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