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When did Maximian start his rule as Roman emperor?

  • 300

  • 290

  • 285

  • 286

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Maximian began his rule as Roman emperor in 286. He was the junior co-emperor to Diocletian, who ruled over the Eastern half of the Roman Empire. Maximian ruled over the Western half of the empire, with his capital in Milan. He was responsible for the defense of the empire against the Germanic tribes on the Rhine and Danube frontiers.
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