biography
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Decius
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in full Caius Messius Quintus Trajanus Decius
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pronunciation:
[deeshus]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (c.200–251)
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| biography:
| Roman emperor, born in Lower Pannonia. He was sent by Emperor Philip the Arab (ruled 244–9) to reduce the rebellious army of Moesia (249). The soldiers proclaimed him emperor against his will, and he defeated and killed Philip near Verona. Decius' brief reign was one of warring with the Goths, and he was killed near Abricium in 251. Under him the Christians were persecuted with great severity. |
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