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Scaevola
Scaevola (Quintus Mucius Scaevola), d. 82 BC, Roman jurist. He was tribune of the people (106 BC) and consul (95 BC) with Lucius Licinius Crassus (see under Crassus , family); together they collaborated on a law that caused a purge of the rolls of citizenship. The wholesale disfranchisement of all... Read more
Constantine I
Constantine I or Constantine the Great , 288?-337, Roman emperor, b. Naissus (present-day Niš, Serbia). He was the son of Constantius I and Helena and was named in full Flavius Valerius Constantinus. Rise to Power When his father was made caesar (subemperor), Constantine was... Read more
Spartacus
Spartacus , d. 71 BC, leader in an ancient Italian slave revolt, b. Thrace. He broke out (73 BC) of a gladiators' school at Capua and fled to Mt. Vesuvius, where many fugitives joined him. Their army defeated several Roman forces and moved north, devastating S Italy and Campania; Spartacus' aim was ... Read more
Triumvirate
Triumvirate , in ancient Rome, ruling board or commission of three men. Triumvirates were common in the Roman republic. The First Triumvirate was the alliance of Julius Caesar , Pompey , and Marcus Licinius Crassus formed in 60 BC This was not strictly a triumvirate, since the alliance had no ... Read more
Valerian
Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) , d. after 260, Roman emperor (253-60). He held important posts, both civil and military, under the emperors Decius and Gallus . After the short reign of the former general Aemilianus, Valerian was proclaimed emperor. In 257 he organized a general persecutio... Read more
Valerian
Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) , d. after 260, Roman emperor (253-60). He held important posts, both civil and military, under the emperors Decius and Gallus . After the short reign of the former general Aemilianus, Valerian was proclaimed emperor. In 257 he organized a general persecutio... Read more
Galerius
Galerius (Caius Galerius Valerius Maximinianus) , d. 310, Roman emperor (305-10). Diocletian appointed him caesar for the eastern part of the empire in 293 (Constantius I was caesar of the West). He had to conduct hard campaigns in Pannonia and Asia. Defeated by the Persians in 296, he retrieved h... Read more
Parthia
Parthia , ancient country of Asia, SE of the Caspian Sea. In its narrowest limits it consisted of a mountainous region intersected with fertile valleys, lying S of Hyrcania and corresponding roughly to the modern Iranian province of Khorasan. It was included in the Assyrian and Persian empires, the ... Read more
Christianity
Christianity religion founded in Palestine by the followers of Jesus . One of the world's major religions, it predominates in Europe and the Americas, where it has been a powerful historical force and cultural influence, but it also claims adherents in virtually every country of the world. C... Read more
Rulers of the Roman Empire
Rulers of the Roman Empire Rulers of the Roman Empire ( including dates of reign ) Augustus, grandnephew of Julius Caesar, 27 BC-AD 14 Tiberius, stepson of Augustus, AD 14-AD 37 Caligula, grandnephew of Tiberius, 37-41 Claudius, uncle of Calig... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Licinius"

Crassus, Marcus Licinius
Book article from: World Encyclopedia Crassus, Marcus Licinius ( c. 115–53 bc) Roman political and military leader. He commanded an army for Sulla in 83 bc, amassed a vast personal...
Licinius
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Licinius , Roman plebeian gens, of which several men were noteworthy. Caius Licinius Calvus Stolo, fl. 375 BC, was tribune of the...one consul must be a plebeian. It is said that Licinius Stolo was later fined for violating his own law...
Marcus Licinius Crassus Dives
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Marcus Licinius Crassus Dives Marcus Licinius Crassus Dives (ca. 115-53 B.C.) was a Roman politician and member of the First Triumvirate, for which he provided financial backing. He spent much of his political career in frustrated rivalry...
Constantine I
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...augustus: Galerius, Maxentius, Maximinus Daia, Licinius (Severus's successor), and Constantine...Maximinus Daia died after being defeated by Licinius. By 313 Constantine and Licinius were established as corulers of the Roman world...
Sylvester I
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...the eastern, Byzantine co-emperor, Licinius (r. 308-324). This edict formally...Roman Empire. There is evidence that Licinius revoked the edict in his territory around...eventually invaded Byzantium and overthrew Licinius. The First Controversy At the time of...
Crassus
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...of the well-known members was Lucius Licinius Crassus, d. 91 BC, a noted orator...helped bring on the Social War . Publius Licinius Crassus, d. 87 BC, was consul in 97...committed suicide. His son, Marcus Licinius Crassus, d. 53 BC, was the best...
Maximin
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...himself augustus in opposition to Emperor Licinius . After the death of Galerius (310...allied himself with Maxentius against Licinius and Constantine ( Constantine I ); Maxentius...Constantine, and Maximin was defeated by Licinius. A last-minute effort to win the Christians...
agrarian laws
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...its passage. The most famous of early agrarian laws were the Licinian Rogations (367 BC) of Caius Licinius Calvus Stolo (see under Licinius ), which limited strictly the amount of land any citizen could hold and the number of sheep and cattle...
Constantine I(the Great)
Book article from: World Encyclopedia ...Christianity and defeated Maxentius (312). Constantine and Licinius signed the Edict of Milan (313), which extended tolerance to Christians throughout the Empire. In 324 Constantine defeated Licinius and became sole ruler of the Empire. He presided over the...
Macer
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Macer see under Licinius , Roman gens.

Dictionary entries related to "Licinius"

Crassus, Marcus Licinius
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Crassus, Marcus Licinius (known as ‘ Dives’ ) ( c. 115–53 BC) Roman politician. He defeated Spartacus in 71 BC, though...
Constantine I (the Great)
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History ...with several emperors competing for power, Constantine and Licinius divided the empire between them, East and West. War was fought...the two rulers (314) and Constantine defeated and killed Licinius (323) and he became sole emperor, founding a new second...
Milan, Edict of
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions Milan, Edict of. A declaration made in 313 by the emperors Constantine and Licinius to tolerate all religions and give legal status to Christianity.
Lucullan
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable Lucullan (especially of food) extremely luxurious, from the name of Licinius Lucullus, Roman general of the 1st century bc , famous for giving lavish banquets.
persecutions, early Christian
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church ...restitution of their possessions and Maxentius had followed suit in Italy in 311; in the so-called Edict of Milan (313) Licinius made the same concessions in the E. The victims of persecution might be executed; they enjoyed the fame of martyrs . Many...
Epicureanism
Dictionary entry from: Allusions--Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary ...Gatsby, Jay modern Trimalchio, wines and dines the upper echelon. [Am. Lit.: The Great Gatsby ] Lucullus, Lucius Licinius (110 – 57 B.C.) gave luxurious banquets. [Rom. Hist.: New Century , 650] Marius young pagan who follows...
Milvian Bridge, Battle of the
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church Milvian Bridge, Battle of the (312). The battle in which Constantine defeated Maxentius. It enabled Constantine to establish himself with Licinius as joint Emperor and thus prepared the way for the so-called ‘Edict of Milan ’.

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The Imperial Faith
Magazine article from: Skeptic; 4/1/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...Constantine was now co-emperor with Licinius, upon whom he prevailed to join him...legal religion in the Roman Empire. Licinius eventually turned against the Christians...protector invaded the eastern empire, Licinius' territory, and defeated his co-emperor...
The imperial faith.(God Against the Gods)(Book Review)
Magazine article from: Skeptic (Altadena, CA); 3/22/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...Constantine was now co-emperor with Licinius, upon whom he prevailed to join him...legal religion in the Roman Empire. Licinius eventually turned against the Christians...protector invaded the eastern empire, Licinius' territory, and defeated his co-emperor...
A new world religion.(Roman Catholic Church)
Magazine article from: Calliope; 11/1/2008; ; 700+ words ; ...issued the Edict of Milan jointly with Licinius, ruler of the Eastern Roman Empire...were not to be tolerated. Later, Licinius went back on his word. In 324, Constantine attacked and defeated Licinius, finally uniting the Roman Empire...
Valiant but vain revival Opera
Newspaper article from: The Sunday Telegraph London; 4/7/2002; ; 700+ words ; ...plot not too ludicrous. The tenor hero Licinius is a sort of pre-Radames, a successful...occurred since she lets the flame go out. Licinius ungallantly runs off and Julia refuses...enough, but she made it duller. As Licinius, John Hudson sang lustily after an unfortunate...
THE EMPEROR'S STATE OF GRACE.(Constantine and Christianity)
Magazine article from: History Today; 1/1/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...Then with the emperor of the east, Licinius, Constantine issues the Edict of Milan...Toleration itself. In it Constantine and Licinius `grant both to Christians and to all...Constantine had to maintain the support of Licinius but it seems clear that he had not appreciated...
One virgin in a hurry.
Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England); 4/4/2002; ; 700+ words ; ...eponymous Vestal. Well she might: she loves the Roman hero Licinius. In their illicit passion they fail to notice the fire going...passionate Grand Vestal with John Hudson as yet insecure as Licinius but a good complement to Jane Eaglen's Julia. Her exciting...
139 km to Bethlehem.(Opinion & Editorial)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 12/24/2001; 700+ words ; ...his position until he had defeated his rivals - Maxentius and Licinius. Historian Will Durant writes: "Constantine cast his lot...consolidate Christian support in all provinces Constantine and Licinius issued in 313 an "Edict of Milan" confirming the religious...
Augustine and the Jews: A Christian Defense of Jews and Judaism.(Brief article)(Book review)
Magazine article from: The Christian Century; 5/5/2009; ; 700+ words ; ...but forcefully told the bishop to give it back. The wronged man in whose favor Augustine decided was one Iudaeus Licinius: Licinius the Jew. This "precious" document shares a key trait with The Hound of the Baskervilles: "Nobody barks...
Classical: Virgin on an absolute disaster LA VESTALE COLISEUM LONDON
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 4/5/2002; ; 700+ words ; ...and onstage happenings may have contributed. John Hudson's Licinius moped like a lacklustre Don Jose (true, Spontini's reined...offer much florid scope - even his ariosi are mere snippets). Licinius's and Julia's brief dalliance was like watching Benny Hill...
Spreading the gospel in the Middle Ages: Bernard Hamilton unravels the complex tale of the spread of the Christian faith and its competing hierarchies.
Magazine article from: History Today; 1/1/2003; ; 700+ words ; ...the fifteenth century, their beliefs had long since penetrated far and wide. When Constantine the Great and his colleague Licinius had declared Christianity a lawful religion in the Roman Empire in AD 313, they ended almost three centuries of sporadic but...