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Aurelian facts for kids
| Aurelian | |
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| 44th Emperor of the Roman Empire | |
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| Reign | September, 270–September or October 275 |
| Born | September 9, 214 or 215 |
| Birthplace | Serdica, Sirmium or Cibalae |
| Died | 275 (aged 60) |
| Place of death | Caenophrurium, Thrace |
| Predecessor | Quintillus |
| Successor | Tacitus |
| Wife | Ulpia Severina |
Aurelian (who lived between 214/215 - 275AD) was an Emperor of Rome between 270 and 275AD.
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Aurelian came from Illyria (in the Balkans). He suppressed a revolt of Roman mint workers and reformed the coinage to try to avoid the problem of inflation that the Romans had had for a while. His notable achievements were his defeat several groups of barbarians - most importantly the Alamanni - but also the Goths, Vandals, Juthungi, Sarmatians, and Carpi. He recovered Egypt for the empire. He also tried to make the Roman god Sol Invictus the main god. He was murdered by some of his generals and Tacitus (not the historian) was the next emperor.
Domitianus II (usurper) revolted against Aurelian's rule.
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A Radiate of Aurelian
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A Radiate of Aurelian
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The Porta Asinara, a gate in the Aurelian Walls.
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Aurelian, personification of Sol, defeats the Palmyrene Empire, and celebrates ORIENS AVG – oriens Augusti: the rising sun/star of Augustus.