Diocletian
A Roman emperor known for ending the period known as the Crisis of the Third Century
Real World Example
Diocletian was a Roman emperor who ruled from 284 to 305 AD and is best known for stabilizing the Roman Empire after the Crisis of the Third Century, a time of military, political, and economic turmoil. He restructured the empire's government by dividing it into the Eastern and Western Roman Empires, each with its own ruler, which led to more efficient governance. Diocletian's reign also marked a significant period of Christian persecution as he sought to reinforce traditional Roman religions. His actions laid the groundwork for future Roman stability and the eventual rise of Christianity as a dominant religion. Today, Diocletian's division of the empire can be seen as an early model of federal systems, inspiring modern governments to manage large regions through decentralized power, similar to how the United States operates with state and federal systems.
