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Victorinus

Roman emperor in Gaul from 268/269 to 270/271

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About Victorinus

Victorinus was a Roman politician.

Reign

Bronze double denarius of the Gallic Roman emperor Victorinus (269–271) found at U Thong, Thailand and later donated to the U Thong National Museum. Hailing from Gaul, Victorinus was born into a Gallic family of great wealth, It is also possible that Postumus then elevated him to the post of praetorian prefect. Shortly after putting down a rebellion by Laelianus in 269, Postumus was murdered by his own troops, who appointed Marius as emperor in his place. There is evidence to suggest that Claudius was having some difficulties in the East, which also occupied his attention. by Attitianus, one of his officers, whose wife Victorinus had supposedly seduced. Since the motive was personal and not political,

Victorinus is listed among the Thirty Tyrants in the Historia Augusta. The dubious Historia Augusta equally has a short description of Victorinus Junior, allegedly the son of Victorinus, who was appointed emperor by his family the day his father was murdered, and would have been killed immediately afterwards by the troops. The Historia Augusta also says that both father and son were buried near Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium in marble tombs.

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Important facts

Born
Gaul
Died
Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Occupation
Positions held
Roman consul, Emperor of the Gallic Empire
Also known as
Marcus Piavonius Victorinus, Marcus Piavvonius Victorinus, Marcus Piaonius Victorinus

Family & relationships

Child
Victorinus Junior
Parent
Victoria (Roman usurper)

Frequently asked questions

Who was Victorinus?

Roman emperor in Gaul from 268/269 to 270/271

When was Victorinus born?

Victorinus was born in Gaul.

When did Victorinus die?

Victorinus died in Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium.

What was Victorinus's occupation?

Victorinus was a politician.

What nationality was Victorinus?

Victorinus was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Victorinus

· Wikidata: Q333770

· DBpedia: Victorinus

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