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Brief Reign of Roman Emperor Aemilian

Roman Senate · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Aemilian, a Roman soldier and governor, seized power through a swift military revolt against Emperor Trebonianus Gallus. His accession marked a brief interruption in the Crisis of the Thi...

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March 3, 235 Politics

Rise of Emperor Maximinus Thrax

Sirmium · Moesia · Roman Empire

Maximinus Thrax, a Roman soldier of humble origins, was proclaimed emperor by his troops following the assassination of Severus Alexander. His accession marked the beginning of the Crisis...

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