30th
Emperor of Rome (
270 -
275 A.D.).
Aurelian was chosen by
Claudius II to succeed him. Popular and effective, he is one of the better-documented
medieval emperors. He also
reclaimed several
rebel states:
Postumus's
Gallic rebel state,
Egypt, and
Queen Zenobia's
Palmyra.
Supposedly his own
secretary, fearing
retribution for some error, circulated a
bogus list of officers
slated for execution amongst the soldiery, prompting the officers to
assassinate Aurelian.
the Roman Emperors