Equestrian commanders of vexillationes

Roman emperor (250-306)

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.

3rd century Roman general and Praetorian Prefect

praetorian prefect under Roman emperor Carus and father-in-law of emperor Numerian

Roman consul and praetorian prefect (died c.286)

3rd century Roman soldier and official

Roman general and Praetorian Prefect (died 268)