Roman Rulers

Philip the Arab

the Millennial

Century3rd c. AD
DynastyCrisis
Reign5 years
OriginSyria
DeathKilled in battle
ReligionPagan

Philip the Arab was a Roman emperor of the Crisis dynasty active in the 3rd c. AD originally from Syria. Held power for 5 years and was killed in battle.

Historical Note

Presided over the 1,000th anniversary of Rome's founding in 248 AD.

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