[PAR] [TLE] Diocletian [SEP] Diocletian ( ; Latin: "Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus Augustus" ), born Diocles (244–312), was a Roman emperor from 284 to 305.  Born to a family of low status in Dalmatia (Roman province), Diocletian rose through the ranks of the military to become roman cavalry commander to the Emperor Carus.  After the deaths of Carus and his son Numerian on campaign in Persia, Diocletian was proclaimed emperor.  The title was also claimed by Carus' other surviving son, Carinus, but Diocletian defeated him in the Battle of the Margus.  Diocletian's reign stabilized the empire and marks the end of the Crisis of the Third Century.  He appointed fellow officer Maximian as Augustus, co-emperor, in 286. [PAR] [TLE] Genesius of Rome [SEP] Genesius of Rome is a legendary Christian saint, once a comedian and actor who had performed in plays that mocked Christianity.  According to legend, while performing in a play that made fun of baptism, he had an experience on stage that converted him.  He proclaimed his new belief, and he steadfastly refused to renounce it, even when the emperor Diocletian ordered him to do so.
[PAR] [TLE] Diocletian [ SEP ] Diocletian ( ; Latin : " Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus Augustus " ) , born Diocles ( 244–312 ) , was a Roman emperor from 284 to 305 . Born to a family of low status in Dalmatia ( Roman province ) , Diocletian rose through the ranks of the military to become roman cavalry commander to the Emperor Carus . After the deaths of Carus and his son Numerian on campaign in Persia , Diocletian was proclaimed emperor . The title was also claimed by Carus ' other surviving son , Carinus , but Diocletian defeated him in the Battle of the Margus . Diocletian 's reign stabilized the empire and marks the end of the Crisis of the Third Century . He appointed fellow officer Maximian as Augustus , co - emperor , in 286 . [PAR] [TLE] Genesius of Rome [ SEP ] Genesius of Rome is a legendary Christian saint , once a comedian and actor who had performed in plays that mocked Christianity . According to legend , while performing in a play that made fun of baptism , he had an experience on stage that converted him . He proclaimed his new belief , and he steadfastly refused to renounce it , even when the emperor Diocletian ordered him to do so .
Which man born in Dalmatia ordered Genesius of Rome to denounce Christianity
Which man born in Dalmatia ordered Genesius of Rome to denounce Christianity
Diocletian
Diocletian