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At first he was appointed Caesar by Diocletian to help him rule the empire but was later promoted to full Augustus and given rule of the West

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How did emperor Akihito become emperor?

He inherited the Imperial throne from his father, Emperor Hirohito.


Who choose Japans emperor?

The emperor is not chosen, the heir to the throne is the one to become the emperor.


Did augustus become the first emperor?

Yes. He was the first emperor of the Roman Empire


What specific refrom did dioclentain introduce to make it easier to rule the vast empire of rome?

Emperor Diocletian created a tetrarchy (rule by four). He was a senior emperor with fellow general Maximian who was his co-emperor. Maximian was senior emperor in the west and Diocletian was senior emperor in the east. Two junior emperors were also appointed. They were subordinate to the senior emperors and took charge of areas of the frontiers which were under the greatest pressure from attacks from outside, the river Rhine in the west and the river Danube in the east. The four units were administrative units of a single empire. Diocletian stressed that the empire was indivisible. The arrangement was designed to improve the defence of the vast frontiers of the empire which were constantly attacked. Four imperial capitals were created: Milan as the capital in the west, Nicomedia (in northwestern Turkey) as the capital of the east, Augusta Trevorum (Triers in Germany near the river Rhine) as the capital of the junior emperor who was responsible for Gaul, Spain and Britain and Sirmium (near Belgrade on the river Danube) as the capital of the junior emperor who was responsible for southeastern Europe. Maximian took charge of Italy and Africa and Diocletian took charge of Asia and Egypt. The new capitals were closer to the frontiers to be defended than Rome, which became only the nominal capital of the empire.


What year did Constantine become sole emperor?

Constantine became sole emperor in 324

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How did constantius chlorus become emperor?

He was the praetorian praefect of the emperor Maximian and was adopted by Maximian


Who was Maximian?

Maximian was a Roman military commander who served, together with Diocletian, under the emperors Aurelian (270-275) and Probus (276-282) and took part in the election of Diocletian as emperor. Diocletian appointed him as co-emperor. Diocletian was in charge of the part of the empire and Maximian was in charge of the western part.


Who was Diocletian's co emperor?

To start with, Diocletian's co-emperor was Maximian. Then he appointed two junior emperors (Caesars) subordinated to himself and Maximian, who became senior emperors (Augusti). The two Caesars were Galerius and Constantius Chorus.


Who was Diocletian co-emperor?

To start with, Diocletian's co-emperor was Maximian. Then he appointed two junior emperors (Caesars) subordinated to himself and Maximian, who became senior emperors (Augusti). The two Caesars were Galerius and Constantius Chorus.


Why did Constantine the great divorce his wife?

Constantine divorced Minervina to make an alliance with Maximian, the former senior emperor (Augustus) who came out of retirement. Maximian marry offered Constantine to marry is daguther Fausta and to elevate him from junior emperor (Caesar) to Augustus. In exchange Constantine was to reaffirm the alliance between his family and that of Maximian and support Maximian's son, Maxentius. who had usurped power in Italy.


How many years does a Roman Emperor serve?

Romans emperors reigned for life. Diocletian and Maximian were the only emperors who abdicated.


When was Maximian born?

Maximian was born in 250.


Who married Constantine?

If you are referring to Constantine I (or the Great), he was twice. His first wife was Minervina. He then divorced her and married Flavia Maxima Fausta, daughter of Maximian, the former co-emperor.


Who made the biggest roman baths?

The biggest baths were the baths ofDiocletianin Rome. Their construction was commissioned by co-emperor Maximian in honour of his co-emperorDiocletian. They was opened in 306 AD.


What does the Roman portrait the four tetrarchs represent?

It represents the Tetrarchs. This is a term which has been coined to indicate the emperors of the system of government created by the emperor Diocletian. In 285 he designated his fellow general Maximian as co-emperor. in 293 the designated two junior emperors (Caesars) who were subordinated to Diocletian and Maximian who became senior emperors (Augusti). This system had been termed the tetrarchy (rule by four in Greek). Hence the term tetrarchs for the four emperors.


What does the roman portrait sculpture the four tetrarchs represents?

It represents the Tetrarchs. This is a term which has been coined to indicate the emperors of the system of government created by the emperor Diocletian. In 285 he designated his fellow general Maximian as co-emperor. in 293 the designated two junior emperors (Caesars) who were subordinated to Diocletian and Maximian who became senior emperors (Augusti). This system had been termed the tetrarchy (rule by four in Greek). Hence the term tetrarchs for the four emperors.


How did emperor Akihito become emperor?

He inherited the Imperial throne from his father, Emperor Hirohito.