Dulcitius facts for kids
Dulcitius was the name of two important Roman officials who lived a long time ago, in the 300s AD. Both men played different roles in the vast Roman Empire.
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Dulcitius, Governor of Macedonia
One Dulcitius was a governor in a Roman region called Macedonia. He worked when Emperor Diocletian was in charge.
A Story from History
People remember this Dulcitius mostly from an old story. This story says he was involved in a difficult time for some Christian women in a city called Thessalonika in 304 AD. He is even a character, often seen as the bad guy, in a play called Dulcitius. A writer named Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim wrote this play in the 900s.
Dulcitius, Military Leader in Britain
The other Dulcitius was a strong military leader. A historian named Ammianus Marcellinus wrote good things about his skills.
Commander in Britain
We think he might have become a very important military commander in Britain. This role was called the Dux Britanniarum. The old writings don't say this for sure, but many historians believe it.
Helping Count Theodosius
If this is true, Dulcitius probably came to Britain in 369 AD. He arrived with Count Theodosius. This was after a big problem called the Great Conspiracy. During this time, Roman rule in Britain faced challenges from inside the island and from invaders.
Taking Over from Fullofaudes
Dulcitius might have taken over as commander from a person named Fullofaudes. Fullofaudes was likely killed or lost somewhere in northern Britain. A Roman rebel named Valentinus and his friends were handed over to Dulcitius.
