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Aurelian

Aurelian (/ɔːˈriːliən/; Latin: Lucius Domitius Aurelianus; 9 September c. 214 – c. November 275) was a Roman emperor from 270 to 275 during the Crisis of the Third Century. During his reign, he won an unprecedented series of military victories which reunited the Roman Empire after it had nearly disintegrated under the pressure of barbarian invasions and…

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Born
9 September c. 214 Dacia Ripensis or Sirmium (Pannonia)
Died
c. November 275 Caenophrurium, Thracia
Issue
1 daughter
Names
NamesLucius Domitius Aurelianus[a]Regnal nameImperator Caesar Lucius Domitius Aurelianus Augustus
Predecessor
Quintillus
Reign
270–275

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related to Secondary sources · 69
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related to Early life · 31
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related to Death · 27
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related to Ulpius Crinitus · 27
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related to Under Claudius · 20
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related to Primary sources · 17
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related to Military service · 16
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related to Reunification of the empire · 14
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related to Rise to power · 12
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AurelianDiedc. November 275 Caenophrurium, Thracia1.00infobox
AurelianIssue1 daughter1.00infobox
AurelianNamesNamesLucius Domitius Aurelianus[a]Regnal nameImperator Caesar Lucius Domitius Aurelianus Augustus1.00infobox
AurelianPredecessorQuintillus1.00infobox
AurelianReign270–2751.00infobox
AurelianReligionHenotheist of Sol Invictus1.00infobox
AurelianSpouseUlpia Severina1.00infobox
AurelianSuccessorTacitus1.00infobox
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