Maximian (Latin: Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus Herculius Augustus; c. 250 – c. July 310) was Roman Emperor from 286 to 305. He was Caesar from 285 to 286 then Augustus from 286 to 305. He shared the latter title with his co-emperor and superior Diocletian whose political brain complemented Maximian’s military brawn. Maximian established his residence at Trier but spent most of his time on campaign. In the late summer of 285 he suppressed rebels in Gaul known as the Bagaudae.
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