Aureolus
Aureolus was a Roman military commander during the reign of Emperor Gallienus before he attempted to usurp the Roman Empire. After turning against Gallienus, Aureolus was killed during the political turmoil that surrounded the Emperor's assassination in a conspiracy orchestrated by his senior officers. Aureolus is known as one of the Thirty Tyrants and is referenced in ancient sources including the Historia Augusta, Zonaras' epitome and Zosimus' Historia Nova.
| Aureolus | |
|---|---|
| Usurper of the Roman Empire | |
Aureolus from Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum | |
| Reign | 268 (against Gallienus) |
| Born | 220–230(?) Dacia |
| Died | 268 Mediolanum, Italy |
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