| 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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Septimius (or Septiminus) was a Roman usurper who was proclaimed Emperor in either 271 or 272 AD, under the reign of Aurelian.
History
Septimius declared himself emperor in either 271 or 272 AD, in Dalmatia, during the reign of Aurelian. 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.
References
- White 2005, p. 84.
- Mennen 2011, p. 255.
- Hartmann 1982, p. 162.
Books
- 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
- S.v. "Aurelian", De Imperatoribus Romanis site