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Decius (Caius Messius Quintus Decius) (dē`shəs), 201–51, Roman emperor (249–51), b. Pannonia. He was sent by Philip Philip or Philip the Arabian (Marcus Julius Philippus), 204?–249, Roman emperor (244–49). He served under Gordian III against the Persians, instigated the assassination of the emperor, and concluded a peace with Persia. ..... Click the link for more information. (Philip the Arabian) to quell a mutiny, but when the soldiers hailed him as emperor, he marched at their head, defeated and killed Philip near Verona, and accepted the title of emperor, adding Trajan (Traianus) to his name. He undertook to rebuild the state, and in an effort to revive the state religion he persecuted the Christians vigorously. He was killed in the attempt to repel an invasion of the Goths into Moesia and was succeeded by Gallus Gallus (Caius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus) (găl`əs), d. 253 or 254, Roman emperor after 251. ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It arose during the savage persecution of Decius (249-251). The guys had a great concept, and they had a good business plan," says Mark Decius of Greater Bay Bank in Redwood City. He relates that a certain man of the equestrian class, Decius Mundus, was enamored of a married woman of the senatorial class named Paulina. |
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