# Diocletian - Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/diocletian
Reign: 284 – 305 CE
Dynasty: tetrarchy
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diocletian

Reorganized imperial rule, taxation, and succession through the Tetrarchy.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Probus](https://roman-history.com/rulers/probus)
- Succeeded by: [Constantine I](https://roman-history.com/rulers/constantine-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 284 - [Diocletian Becomes Emperor](https://roman-history.com/timeline/284-diocletian-becomes-emperor)
- 293 - [Tetrarchy Established](https://roman-history.com/timeline/293-tetrarchy-established)
- 303 - [Great Persecution Begins](https://roman-history.com/timeline/303-great-persecution-begins)