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Achilleus (Roman usurper)

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Role
  
Roman usurper


Name
  
Achilleus Achilleus

Died
  
296 AD, Alexandria, Egypt

Achilleus (fl. 3rd century AD) assumed the title of Roman emperor under Diocletian and reigned over Egypt for some time. He was possibly the Corrector of Domitius Domitianus. He seems to have succeeded the revolt started by Domitianus, after the latter died.

Achilleus was at length taken by Diocletian after a siege of eight months in Alexandria, and put to death in 298 AD.

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