Roman Rulers

Decius

the Persecutor

Century3rd c. AD

DynastyCrisis

Reign2 years

OriginPannonia

DeathKilled in battle

ReligionPagan

Decius was a Roman emperor of the Crisis dynasty active in the 3rd c. AD originally from Pannonia. Held power for 2 years and was killed in battle.

Historical Note

First emperor to die in battle against a foreign enemy — killed by the Goths at Abrittus.

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