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Maximian, Roman Emperor (c. 250 - Jul 310)

Roman Emperor 286 to 305. Known for his military prowess and loyalty. Full name: Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus Herculius Augustus. Dictionary of National Biography entry: http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780198606413.001.0001/acref-9780198606413-e-4019?rskey=TrCfgK&result=1&q=maximian Other biography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximian Relevant locations: Title (royalty or holy order) Rome, Italy
Relationships: Maximian was a employed by Aurelian (c. 215-275)
Maximian was a employer of Marcus Aurelius Mausaeus Valerius Carausius ([?]-293)
Maximian was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Constantius I (c. 250-25 Jul 306)
Maximian was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Galerius (c. 250s-311)
Maximian was a father of Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius (c. 283-28 Oct 312)
Maximian was a employed by Marcus Aurelius Probus (c. 19 Aug 232-282)

Constantine I (272-337) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Maximian
Diocletian (c. 22 Dec 244-03 Dec 311) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Maximian
References in Documents:
Consolidated catalogue of 1695: The Book of the Vice-Chancellor (MacGregor, ed.) Head of Maximianus wreathed in laurel; standing Genius, as above.
A Catalogue of the Benefactors to the Anatomy Schoole in Oxon. (Rawlinson Q.e. 36) Mr Hart Curate of Shenffield gave a Brass Coyn of Magnentiusximian with SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KAR in parte in aversa
Musaeum Tradescantianum (1656) M. Aur: Valer: Maximianus. 2. 3.