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From the "Crisis of the Third Century" until the deposition of the last Western Empire in 476, Rome's last two centuries were filled with struggle. |
Era of the Soldier Emperors 235 - 284 AD
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 Gallienus
Historical Thread
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He had already been promoted to co-emperor status before his father Valerian was captured by the Persians. He was a decent administrator who faced colossal problems across the empire. The capture of Valerian triggered the most rebellions ever in the empire's history: Ingenuus, Regalianus, Macrianus Major et Macrianus Minor, Quietus, Mussius Aemilianus and Aureolus. Add to this constant barbarian troubles and it is no surprise he was eventually assassinated. 260 - 268 AD
