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Domitius Alexander
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about the life of Domitius Alexander
Short Biography profile and facts about one of the most famous Romans of all, in the life of
Domitius Alexander , Emperor of Rome and provinces of the Roman Empire.
Name commonly known as: Alexander ***
Latin Roman Name: Lucius
Domitius Alexander ***
Reigned as Roman Emperor /
Caesar: 308-311 AD ***
Dynasty / Historical Period:
In 285 the Roman Empire was split in half by Diocletian - The
Western Roman Empire and the other half became known as the Eastern
Roman Empire or the Byzantine Empire. ***
Place of Birth: Born in
Phrygia (modern day Turkey) ***
Place and Date of Death:
311 in Africa ***
Name of next Emperor:
The successor to Domitius Alexander was ***
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Domitius Alexander from the following facts and information about his life. Domitius
Alexander was was vicarius of Africa (a vicarius held the
position of a governor of a diocese, and was responsible for
a number of provinces, each province with its own governor).
Domitius became embroiled in the power play between the
joint Emperors
Galerius
and
Maxentius.
Maxentius seeking the support of Domitius Alexander demanded
his loyalty and that his son should be sent to Rome as a
hostage. Domitius Alexander refused and his troops
proclaimed him Emperor in 308AD. Emperor Maxentius sent his
praetorian prefect (praefectus praetorio) Rufius Volusianus
and Zenas who was (paucissimis cohortibus) to put down the
rebellion and Domitius Alexander. His armies were defeated
and Domitius Alexander was taken prisoner and
executed.
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