Roman Emperors

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Carus
c. September 282 – c. July 283

Carus succeeded Probus and campaigned successfully against Persia, advancing deep into Mesopotamia. His reign lasted less than a year before his sudden death during the eastern campaign.

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Carinus
Spring 283 – August/September 285 (2 years)

Carinus, son of Carus, ruled the western empire while his father and brother campaigned in the east. His reign ended during the civil war that brought Diocletian to power.

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Numerian
c. July/August 283 – November 284 (1 year and 3/4 months)

Numerian, son of Carus, became emperor in the east after his father's death. He died under mysterious circumstances while the army was returning from Persia, opening the way for Diocletian.

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About the Empire

Christianity had its beginning and early growth during the time of imperial rule in Rome.

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Jesus was born during the rule of Rome's first emperor (Augustus) and his followers endured various levels of persecution during the reigns of many of the subsequent rulers. It wasn't until the early 4th Century under emperor Constantine the Great that Christianity became widely accepted by the governing state.

On these pages we present information about the Roman Emperors from Augustus to Constantine, along with some insights into the nature of what life was like as a Christian during the reigns of these men.

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(Augustus to Diocletian)

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(Diocletian to Constantine VI)