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Aurelian

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Also known as Aurelianus, Lucius Domitius Aurelianus, Lucius Domiticus Aurelianus, Imperator Caesar Lucius Domitius Aurelianus Pius Felix Invictus Augustus Pontifex maximus Germanicus maximus Gothicus maximus Parthicus maximus Carpicus maximus Tribunicia potestate VI Consul III Imperator Pater patriae Proconsul Restitutor orbis, Imperator Caesar Lucius Domitius Aurelianus Pius Felix Augustus Germanicus Maximus Gothicus Maximus Carpicus Maximus Dacicus Maximus Arabicus Maximus Palmyrenus Maximus

Aurelian (; ; 9 September ) was a Roman emperor from 270 to 275 during the Crisis of the Third Century. During his reign, he won an unprecedented series of military victories which reunited the Roman Empire after it had nearly disintegrated under the pressure of barbarian invasions and internal revolts. For his success in restoring the Empire's territorial integrity, Aurelian was honored with the title ("Restorer of the World").

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Aurelian was a Roman emperor who ruled from 270 to 275 during a period of severe crisis when the empire was fragmenting due to barbarian attacks and civil unrest. He earned the title "Restorer of the World" by winning a remarkable series of military victories that reunited the Roman Empire and saved it from collapse.

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Royalty.name
Aurelian
Royalty.image
5305 - Brescia - S. Giulia - Ritratto di Claudio II il Gotico - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto, 25 Giu 2011.jpg
Royalty.image_size
250px
Royalty.alt
Golden coin
Royalty.caption
Bust of Aurelian, formerly identified as Claudius Gothicus.
Royalty.succession
Roman emperor
Royalty.reign
270–275
Royalty.predecessor
Quintillus
Royalty.successor
Tacitus
Royalty.birth_date
9 September
Royalty.birth_place
Dacia Ripensis or Sirmium (Pannonia)
Royalty.death_place
Caenophrurium, Thracia
Royalty.spouse
Ulpia Severina
Royalty.issue
1 daughter
Royalty.full name
Lucius Domitius Aurelianus
Royalty.regnal name
Imperator Caesar Lucius Domitius Aurelianus Augustus
Royalty.religion
Henotheist of Sol Invictus

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Instance of
human
Part of
Illyrian emperors
Gender
male
Citizenship
Ancient Rome
Place of birth
Sirmium
Place of death
Çorlu
Spouse
Ulpia Severina
Occupation
politician
Position held
Roman consul
Noble title
Augustus
Military rank
imperator
Image
Busto di Claudio II il Gotico, Brescia, Santa Giulia.jpg
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Commons category
Aurelianus
date of birth
0214-09-09
date of death
0275-10-00
Commons Creator page
Aurelianus
topic's main category
Category:Aurelian
birth name
Lucius Domitius Aurelianus
manner of death
homicide
different from
Marcus Aurelius
name in native language
Imperator Caesar Lucius Domitius Aurelianus Pius Felix Invictus Augustus Pontifex maximus Germanicus maximus Gothicus maximus Parthicus maximus Carpicus maximus Tribunicia potestate VI Consul III Imperator Pater patriae Proconsul Restitutor orbis
time period
Principate
gens
Domitia gens
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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Early life
  • Military service
  • Ulpius Crinitus
  • Under Gallienus
  • Under Claudius
  • Emperor
  • Rise to power
  • The Roman Empire in the 270s
  • Reunification of the empire
  • Defending Italy against the Juthungi
  • Defeat of the Goths and abandonment of Dacia
  • Conquest of the Palmyrene Empire
  • Conquest of the Gallic Empire
  • Reforms
  • Religious reform
  • Felicissimus' rebellion and coinage reform
  • Food distribution reforms
  • Death
  • Legacy
  • Notes
  • References
  • Primary sources
  • Secondary sources
  • Further reading
  • External links

Aurelian (; ; 9 September ) was a Roman emperor from 270 to 275 during the Crisis of the Third Century. During his reign, he won an unprecedented series of military victories which reunited the Roman Empire after it had nearly disintegrated under the pressure of barbarian invasions and internal revolts. For his success in restoring the Empire's territorial integrity, Aurelian was honored with the title ("Restorer of the World").

Born in modest circumstances, most likely in Moesia Superior, he entered the Roman army in 235 and climbed up the ranks. He went on to lead the cavalry of the emperor Gallienus, until Gallienus' assassination in 268. Following that, Claudius Gothicus became emperor until his own death in 270. Claudius' brother Quintillus then ruled for three months, before Aurelian took the empire for himself.

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