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Valentine was a priest that was illegally marrying young couples - the law prohibited soldiers from marrying so they wouldn't be "distracted" in their duties. When he was caught, he was arrested and eventually executed for the crimes, supposedly on February 14...
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Why did claudius the cruel behead the priest name valentine?
As legend goes, the emperor Claudius (probably Claudius Gothicus) outlawed marriages so that he would have more soldiers. Saint Valentine refused to stop the marriages, and so he was killed. He supposedly healed a blind girl, and wrote a letter to her signed "Your Valentine." Thus, the legend. Another legend states only that he was beaten and beheaded for giving aid to Christians, and for refusing to convert.
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Who imprisoned Saint Valentine?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ordered that Valentine be arrested and executed.
Who sentenced Saint Valentine to prison?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ordered Valentine arrested, tortured and executed.
Who beheaded Saint Valentine?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus order the execution of Valentine.
Who was responsible for Saint Valentine's death?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ordered the death of Valentine.
Who ordered that Saint Valentine be put to death?
The Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus was ultimately responsible for the death of Valentine.
Why was Saint Valentine put to death?
The Roman Emperor, Claudius II Gothicus, was having problems raising an army as Roman law forbade drafting married men. He decided to outlaw marriage to get around this problem. Valentine continued to marry couples in secret. When Claudius found out, he had Valentine arrested and thrown into prison where he was tortured and beheaded.
Why was Saint Valentine's head chopped off?
The Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus made marriage illegal because he could not draft married men into the army. Valentine continued to marry couples in secret. The emperor learned of this and had Valentine arrested, tortured and beheaded.
What is Saint Valentine famous for?
Emperor Claudius II Gothicus needed to raise an army. However, he could not draft married men. He decided to outlaw any future marriage ceremonies so that there would be available men to draft. Valentine continued to marry couples in secret until Claudius learned about it and had Valentine arrested, tortured and beheaded.
Who imprisioned valentine?
Claudius II
Who executed Saint Valentine?
We do not know the name of the executioner but the ultimate person responsible was the Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus.
Why was Saint Valentine arrested?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus needed to raise an army but could not draft married men. He made marriage illegal. Saint Valentine continued to marry couple in secret until he was discovered. He was then imprisoned, tortured and beheaded.
What law of Emperor Claudius II did Saint Valentine disobey?
Saint Valentine disobeyed the law of Emperor Claudius II that prohibited young men from getting married, as the emperor believed single men made better soldiers. Saint Valentine continued to marry young couples in secret, which led to his arrest and eventual martyrdom.
