40. The reign of Diocletian and Maximian (jan 1, 284 – jan 1, 305)
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The reign of Diocletian caused there to be temporarily peace within the empire, but at cost to its unity. Diocletian shared his power as emperor with Maximian. Each of them chose a general to be their assistant, and to be their successor. Diocletian chose Galerius and ruled the eastern Roman Empire, while Maximian chose Constantius and rued the western Roman Empire.
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