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Aurelian (Latin: Lucius Domitius Aurelianus; 9 September c. 214 – c. November 275) was a Roman emperor who reigned from 270 to 275 during the Crisis of the Third Century.
The Aurelian Walls (Italian: Mura aureliane) are a line of city walls built between 271 AD and 275 AD in Rome, Italy, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Aurelian. They superseded the earlier Servian Wall built during the 4th century BC.
Jun 28, 2024 · Aurelian (born c. 215—died 275, near Byzantium [now Istanbul, Turkey]) was a Roman emperor from 270 to 275. By reuniting the empire, which had virtually disintegrated under the pressure of invasions and internal revolts, he earned his self-adopted title restitutor orbis (“restorer of the world”).
Aurelian (214–275 AD) was Roman emperor from 270 to 275. Aurelian (Latin: Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) came from the Balkans, part of the Roman Empire. He was a soldier in the Roman army when the emperor Claudius Gothicus promoted him to high rank. When Claudius died, his army chose Aurelian as the next emperor.
Mar 20, 2011 · Aurelian was Roman emperor from 270 to 275 CE. He was one of the so-called Barracks Emperors, chosen by the Roman army during the turbulent period known as the Crisis of the Third Century (235-284 CE).
Dec 31, 2023 · Tragically, the man who had saved the Roman Empire from the external threats of the Crisis of the Third Century would fall victim to the self-destructive behavior that caused it in the first place. In the wake of his death, more civil wars erupted, and further chaos ensued.
Aurelian, now sole emperor, took to dealing with the most pressing military threat, the Juthungi (Jutes). They had crossed the Brenner Pass and invaded northern Italy. On hearing of Aurelian’s marching towards them at the head of an army, the barbarians immediately began to withdraw.
Oct 21, 2023 · Aurelian ruled as Roman emperor from 270 to 275 CE, and helped reunite the empire after it nearly collapsed during the Crisis of the Third Century. Learn about him here.
Quick Reference. (full name Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) ( c. 215–75) Roman emperor (270–75). Originally a common soldier, he rose through the ranks and was elected emperor by the army.
Aurelian joined the Roman army in 235 CE, rising through the ranks to become a cavalry commander. He served under Emperor Gallienus and later supported Claudius Gothicus after Gallienus's death. Following the brief reign of Quintillus, the legions proclaimed Aurelian as emperor in 270 CE.
