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Aemilianus

Marcus Aemilius Aemillianus was proclaimed Roman Emperor in 253 by the army in Moesia after his victory against Gothic raiders. When Valerian was proclaimed Emperor on the death of Trebonianus Gallus, Aemilianus' own men turned on him and slew him. He ruled for three months.

Preceded by:
Trebonianus Gallus (251-253)

Roman emperors

Followed by:
Valerian (253-260)

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