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Caesar (title)

Caesar is a title of imperial character. It derives from the cognomen of Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator...

Timeline of Events

1.10.69

Lucius Calpurnius Piso Licinianus is appointed by Galba to deputy Roman Emperor.

285

7.21.285

Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar and co-ruler.

7.25.285

Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler.

286

3.1.286

Roman Emperor Diocletian raises Maximian to the rank of ''Caesar''.

293

3.1.293

Roman Emperors Diocletian and Maximian appoint Constantius Chlorus and Galerius as ''Caesares'', thus beginning the Tetrarchy.

317

3.1.317

Crispus and Constantine II, sons of Roman Emperor Constantine I, and Licinius Iunior, son of Emperor Licinius, are made ''Caesares''

335

9.19.335

Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I.

351

3.15.351

Constantius II elevates his cousin Gallus to Caesar, and puts him in charge of the Eastern part of the Roman Empire.

355

11.6.355

Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with the government of the Prefecture of the Gauls.