Licinius
2 of the 7 encyclopedias on this shelf carry an entry for Licinius. Both are reproduced below, so you can see where they agree and where they differ.
1000 Classical Characters (1900)
A Roman emperor A. D. 307-324. He was a Dacian peasant by birth, and was raised to the rank of Augustus by the emperor Galerius. Licinius, C. A tribune of the people, celebrated for his intrigues and ability. He was a plebeian, and was the first of that class that was raised to the office of master of the horse to the dictator. There were a number of other Romans of the same name. Ligarius, Q. He fought on the side of the Pompeian party in Africa, and was defended by Cicero before Caesar in a speech still extant. Ligarius joined the conspirators who assassinated Caesar in B. c. 44, and perished in the proscription of the triumvirs in 43. 2026 Editor's Note: While this entry focuses on the 4th-century emperor, the Licinius name was shared by several pivotal figures in Roman history, including the triumvir Marcus Licinius Crassus , often cited as the wealthiest man in Rome. The emperor described here co-authored the Edict of Milan with Constantine I to grant Christians official toleration before his eventual defeat and execution. Another notable namesake, Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus), became the first Roman emperor to be taken captive in battle after his defeat by the Persians. (Ed: BR 2026-06-04)
Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)
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