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Licinius

Roman emperor from 308 to 324

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Also known as Valerius Licinianus Licinius

Born: 263
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2.Stated in Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome
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Died: 325
Birthplace: Felix Romuliana
Place of death: Thessaloniki
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Occupation: politician
Positions held: Roman emperor(0308–0324)
, ancient Roman senator
Spouse: Flavia Julia Constantia

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Valerius Licinianus Licinius was Roman emperor from 308 to 324. For most of his reign, he was the colleague and rival of Constantine I, with whom he co-authored the Edict of Milan that granted official toleration to Christians in the Roman Empire. He was finally defeated at the Battle of Chrysopolis, and was later executed on the orders of Constantine.

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Edict of Milan0313 · legalization of Christianity in the Roman Empire, 313

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