Maximian

Maximian Herculius was Roman emperor from 286 to 305. He was Caesar from 285 to 286, then Augustus from 286 until 305. Maximian abdicated on 1 May 305, gave the Augustan office to Constantius, and retired to southern Italy. In late 306, Maximian took the title of Augustus again and aided his son Maxentius’ rebellion in Italy. He attempted to...