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Decius (Trajan Decius) (c. 201 - 251)

Roman Emperor 249-251. Known for his harsh persecutions of Christians. Full name: Gaius Messius Quintus Decius (from birth to accession); Caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius Augustus (as emperor). Dictionary of National Biography entry: http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780198606413.001.0001/acref-9780198606413-e-4146?rskey=NX7fD8&result=1 Other biography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decius Relevant locations: Workplace or place of business Rome
People linked to person: Decius (Trajan Decius) was a employed by Marcus Julius Philippus (c. 204-249)

Trebonianus Gallus (206-Aug 253) was a employed by Decius (Trajan Decius)
Herennius Etruscus (227-251) was a son of Decius (Trajan Decius)
Hostilian (230?-251) was a son of Decius (Trajan Decius)