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War between Licinius and Maximinus, 311-320 AD
Author(s) : Kamara Afroditi (3/15/2004)Translation : Nakas Ioannis (7/22/2002)
For citation: Kamara Afroditi, "War between Licinius and Maximinus, 311-320 AD", 2002,Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia MinorURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=9430>
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Augustus A title initially given to Octavian in 27 BC, a few years after his victory over Mark Anthony in Actium. In Greek the epithet means "Honoured''. Eventually, the title was used to complement the names of the Roman emperors.
caesar In the Roman Empire the title of Caesar was given to the Emperor. From the reign of Diocletian (284-305) on this title was conferred on the young co-emperor. This was also the highest title on the hierarchy of the Byzantine court. In the 8th c. the title of Caesar was usually given to the successor of the throne. In the late 11th c. this office was downgraded and from the 14th c. on it was mainly conferred on foreign princes.
1. Maximinus’ revolt
2. The civil war of 313
3. Licinius’ retaliation
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