About Seleucus
Lived 200 – 220. Seleucus was a Roman historian and politician.
Seleucus (fl. c. 221) was a Roman usurper.
Seleucus was, according to the 5th-century historian Polemius Silvius, a usurper against Emperor Elagabalus. His identity is not known: he could be Julius Antonius Seleucus, governor in Moesia, or Marcus Flavius Vitellius Seleucus, consul for 221.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Seleucus?
3rd century Roman imperial usurper
When was Seleucus born?
Seleucus was born in 200.
When did Seleucus die?
Seleucus died in 220.
What was Seleucus's occupation?
Seleucus was a historian and politician.
What nationality was Seleucus?
Seleucus was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Seleucus (Roman usurper)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Seleucus. https://biography.guide/seleucus/
MLA: "Seleucus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/seleucus/.
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