Roman Rulers

Aurelian

Restorer of the World

Century3rd c. AD
DynastyCrisis
Reign5 years
OriginPannonia
DeathAssassinated
ReligionPagan

Aurelian was a Roman emperor of the Crisis dynasty active in the 3rd c. AD originally from Pannonia. Held power for 5 years and was assassinated.

Historical Note

Reunited a fragmenting empire in just five years. Killed by officers tricked by a forged hit list.

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