Who was proclaimed Emperor of Rome whilst in York in 306AD?
History of York Emperors Hadrian, Septimius Severus and Constantius I all held court in York during their various campaigns. During his stay, the Emperor Severus proclaimed York capital of the province of Britannia Inferior, and it is likely that it was he who granted York the privileges of a colonia or city. Constantius I died during his stay in York, and his son Constantine the Great was proclaimed Emperor by the troops based in the fortress. Economically the military presence was important with workshops growing up to supply the needs of the 5,000 troops garrisoned there and in its early stages York operated
Self-proclaimed monarchy ruled for two years. In 1811, the president, Henry Christophe proclaimed himself "King Henri I" and ruled till 1820.In 1849, the president, Faustin Soulouque proclaimed himself "Emperor Faustin I" and ruled till 1859. In 1823, in Manila, Philippines, a regimental captain, Andrés Novales staged a mutiny and proclaimed himself "Emperor of the Philippines". After one day, Spanish troops from Pampanga and Intramuros removed him. In 1893, James Harden-Hickey, an admirer of Napoleon III, crowned himself "James I of the Principality of Trinidad". For two years he tried but failed to assert his claim. In 1850, James J. Strang, who claimed