Jogaila, king of Poland, baptized in 1386 and renamed
Władysław II Jagiełło. Together with Vytautas they are the last pagan monarchs of Europe. He gave his name to the
Jagiellon branch of
Gediminids – one of largest dynasties in medieval Europe.
Sexred (died 626?), pagan king of the
East Saxons who refused to accept Christianity, openly practiced paganism and gave permission to his subjects to worship their idols
Alexander the Great, king of the
ancient Greek kingdom of
Macedon and conqueror of
Achaemenid Persia, with his death marking the start of the
Hellenistic period. Alexander became legendary as a classical hero in the mold of
Achilles, featuring prominently in the historical and mythical traditions of both Greek and non-Greek cultures.
Hadrian (76–138), completed the Temple of Olympian Zeus and was noted for strengthening ties between the Roman and Greek pantheons
Decius, emperor who made efforts to increase public piety. Required sacrifices on his behalf which led to execution for those who refused, mostly non-pagans.
Diocletian, emperor noted for his piety and pagan views. Persecuted and executed Manicheans and Christians in an effort to support the Roman state religion.
Galerius, emperor who strongly supported Roman paganism. Thought to have been the primary driver behind the Diocletian persecutions of Manicheans and Christians in defense of Roman religion.
Porphyry, neoplatonist philosopher who argued strongly in favor of Roman paganism and opposed the rise of Christianity. Also wrote many treatises on Roman paganism and is attributed as the author of many more that are of more uncertain origin.