jan 1, 293 - Diocletian split the empire into four sections ruled by four co-emperors
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This is considered the beginning of the Tetrarchy. The Tetrarchs split the empire into four. The capitals are Nicomedia (ruled by Diocletian), Mediolanum (ruled by Mediolanum), Augusta Treverorum (ruled by Constantius Chlorus), and Sirmium (ruled by Galerius).
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