Diocletian

Diocletian (Latin: Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus Augustus; c. 244 – 311), born Diocles, was Roman Emperor from 284 to 305.
==Biography==
By 293, Diocletian believed the Roman Empire had grown too large and complex to be governed by one emperor, and had it divided into the rule of four emperors. This system became known as the , or "Rule of the Four", but would not last long. Three decades later, Constantine I had defeated his three fellow emperors and named himself the sole emperor.Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Database: Byzantines
In 295, Diocletian attacked the city of Alexandria in Egypt, which fell after eight months of relentless assault.Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Alexandria: Planning of the City: "Impregnable Defense"
Diocletian also built his own baths, which proved the most lavish of the imperial baths,Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Database: Terme di Diocleziano and oversaw the of Christians, during which was supposedly beheaded.Assassin's Creed II
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed II 
*Assassin's Creed: Revelations 
*Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt 
==References==
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