Dacianus
3rd-century Roman prefect who persecuted Christians, including Caprasius of Agen and Saint Maginus
About Dacianus
Lived 300 – 400. Dacianus was a Roman politician and military personnel.
Judgment of Eulalia of Barcelona by Dacian - Bartolomé Ordóñez, Barcelona Cathedral Interior.
Under the Roman emperors Diocletian and Maximian, Dacian or Dacianus had been prefect of Gaul, and had also acted in Hispania Tarraconensis or Hispania Carthaginensis. Martyred under him, amongst others, were Caprasius of Agen, Eulalia of Barcelona, Saint Faith and Vincent of Saragossa.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dacianus?
3rd-century Roman prefect who persecuted Christians, including Caprasius of Agen and Saint Maginus
When was Dacianus born?
Dacianus was born in 300.
When did Dacianus die?
Dacianus died in 400.
What was Dacianus's occupation?
Dacianus was a politician and military personnel.
What nationality was Dacianus?
Dacianus was Roman.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dacianus. https://biography.guide/dacianus/
MLA: "Dacianus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dacianus/.
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