Volusianus
Aureus of Volusianus
Gaius Vibius Afinius Gallus Veldumnianus Volusianus († 253 at Interamna ) was raised to co-emperor by his father Trebonianus Gallus , who was proclaimed emperor by the Danube Army , after the death of Hostilian in November 251 . Their rule was ended by Aemilianus , who defeated Trebonianus Gallus and Volusianus in 253 at Interamna. Both found death there.
literature
- Karl Christ : History of the Roman Empire. 4th edition. CH Beck, Munich 2002, p. 664, ISBN 3-406-36316-4 .
Web links
Commons : Volusianus - album with pictures, videos and audio files
- R. Scott Moore: Short biography (English) at De Imperatoribus Romanis (with references).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Hostilian |
Roman Emperor 251–253 |
Aemilianus |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Volusianus |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Volusianus, Gaius Vibius Afinius Gallus Veldumnianus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Co-emperor of Trebonianus Gallus |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 3rd century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 253 |
| Place of death | at Interamna |