Septimius (or Septiminus) was a Roman usurper who was proclaimed Emperor in either 271 or 272 AD, under the reign of Aurelian.
| Septimius | |||||||||
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| Usurper of the Roman Empire | |||||||||
| Reign | 271 or 272 AD, during Aurelian's rule | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Aurelian | ||||||||
| Successor | Aurelian | ||||||||
| Died | 271 or 272 AD Dalmatia | ||||||||
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History edit
Septimius declared himself emperor in either 271 or 272 AD, in Dalmatia, during the reign of Aurelian.[1][2] The reason for his rebellion is not strictly known, although the threat of Gothic invasion may have played a part. He was killed by his own troops soon afterward.[3]
References edit
- ^ White 2005, p. 84.
- ^ Mennen 2011, p. 255.
- ^ Hartmann 1982, p. 162.
Books edit
- Hartmann, Felix (1982). Herrscherwechsel und Reichskrise : Untersuchungen zu den Ursachen und Konsequenzen der Herrscherwechsel im Imperium Romanum der Soldatenkaiserzeit (3. Jahrhundert n. Chr.). P. Lang. ISBN 978-3820461954.
- Mennen, Inge (2011). Power and status in the Roman Empire, AD 193-284. Leiden: Brill. ISBN 9789004203594.
- White, John F. (2005). Restorer of the World: The Roman Emperor Aurelian. Staplehurst: Spellmount. ISBN 9781862272507.
External links edit
- S.v. "Aurelian", De Imperatoribus Romanis site