Septimius (or Septiminus) was a Roman usurper who was proclaimed Emperor in either 271 or 272 AD, under the reign of
Aurelian
Aurelian (; ; 9 September ) was a Roman emperor who reigned from 270 to 275 AD during the Crisis of the Third Century. As emperor, he won an unprecedented series of military victories which reunited the Roman Empire after it had nearly disinte ...
.
History
Septimius declared himself emperor in either 271 or 272 AD, in
Dalmatia
Dalmatia (; ; ) is a historical region located in modern-day Croatia and Montenegro, on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. Through time it formed part of several historical states, most notably the Roman Empire, the Kingdom of Croatia (925 ...
, during the reign of
Aurelian
Aurelian (; ; 9 September ) was a Roman emperor who reigned from 270 to 275 AD during the Crisis of the Third Century. As emperor, he won an unprecedented series of military victories which reunited the Roman Empire after it had nearly disinte ...
. The reason for his rebellion is not strictly known, although the threat of
Gothic invasion may have played a part. He was killed by his own troops soon afterward.
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External links
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"Aurelian" ''De Imperatoribus Romanis'' site
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270s deaths
3rd-century Roman usurpers
3rd-century murdered monarchs
Year of birth unknown