Volusianus
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Volusian | |
Emperor of the Roman Empire | |
Coin featuring Volusian |
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Reign | 251 (with Trebonianus Gallus, and Hostilian); 251-253 (with Trebonianus) |
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Full name | Gaius Vibius Volusianus |
Died | August 253 |
Place of death | Interamna |
Predecessor | Decius and Herennius Etruscus |
Successor | Aemilian |
Father | Trebonianus Gallus |
Mother | Afinia Gemina Baebiana |
Gaius Vibius Volusianus (d. August, 253) was a Roman emperor (251 - 253).
He was son to Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus by his wife Afinia Gemina Baebiana. He is known to have had a sister, Vibia Galla.
The death of Decius in early June, 251 led to Trebonianus Gallus' elevation to the throne. Gallus adopted Decius' son Hostilian and made him co-ruler. Volusianus was named Caesar and Princeps Juventutis. Later in 251 Hostilian died of the plague and Volusianus replaced him as Augustus and co-ruler.
Father and son were both killed in 253 by mutinous troops in Interamna.
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Preceded by Hostilian |
Roman Emperor 251–253 with Trebonianus Gallus |
Succeeded by Aemilian |