Aurelian Wall
Completes the Aurelian wall, a fortification built around Rome
Role range: 0270-0275
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Aurelian Biography and Timeline
Follow Aurelian through 37 dated historical records for Roman Empire.
Aurelian, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
37Distinct records
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270–275Years on this page
270
Invasion of Danube
On the death of Claudius the Goths return to the Danube. Aurelian drives the Goths out of Moesia & the Danube
Role range: 0270-0275
Invasion of Moesia
Aurelian drives the Goths out of Moesia & the Danube
Role range: 0270-0275
Rule of Dacia
Abandons Dacia to the Goths
Role range: 0270-0275
Rule of Moesia
Resettles most of the Roman colonists of Dacia in Moesia
Role range: 0270-0275
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome, chosen Emperor by his troops
Role range: 0270-0275
271
Armament
Begins the reconstruction of the defensive walls of Rome
Role range: 0270-0275
Invasion of Italy
An invasion by the Juthhungi cause Aurelian to construct a wall around Rome
Role range: 0270-0275
Rule of Dacia
1st important Roman withdrawal since the beginning of the Empire
Role range: 0270-0275
Battle of Immae
Defeats Zenobia, who rules the Eastern Dominions of the Empire, & her General, Zobdas
Rome Wall
Begins to construct a wall around Rome
Siege of Pannonia
The Alemanni ravage Pannonia
Battle of Fano
The Alemanni, heading for Rome, are defeated then are driven northward. Coins are later issued with the legend Victoria Germanica. After this victory the title Germanicus Maximus is conferred on Aurelian by the senate
Role range: 0270-0275
Battle of Pavia
The Alemanni are defeated & practically annihilated
Role range: 0270-0275
Battle of Placentia
The Alemanni raid upper Danube & ravage Pannonia & north Italy. Aurelian is defeated in battle & the Alemanni head for Rome
Role range: 0270-0275
Invasion of Italy
The Alemanni make a raid across the Upper Danube & into northern Italy
Role range: 0270-0275
Alamanni Defeat Romans at Placentia
Alamannic invaders defeated imperial forces near Placentia in a dangerous incursion early in the reign of Aurelian.
Aurelian Wins Battle of Fano
Aurelian checked the Alamanni near Fano during the counteroffensive that expelled invading groups from Italy.
Aurelian Prevails at Pavia
Roman forces commanded by Aurelian defeated Alamannic invaders near Pavia as the campaign in northern Italy drew to a close.
272
Battle of Emesa
After the Battle of the Palmyrans are pursued & defeated again
Roman Recovery of Antioch
Aurelian defeated Palmyrene forces in Syria and restored Roman authority over Antioch following the expansion of Queen Zenobias regime.
273
Battle of Chalons
Defeats Tetricus at Chalons, the ruler of Gaul, Britain & Spain
Rebellion of Rebels in Nile Valley
Marches the Nile Valley, suppresses the revolt & executes Firmus
Role range: 0270-0275
274
Arrest of Zenobia
Captures Zenobia & marches her in chains trhough Rome
Role range: 0270-0275
Cult of Emesa
Introduces the sun cult of Emesa which becomes the Cult of the Emperor
Role range: 0270-0275
Cult of Emperor
Introduces the sun cult of Emesa which becomes the Cult of the Emperor
Role range: 0270-0275
Emperor Worship
Introduces the sun cult of Emesa which becomes the Cult of the Emperor. Assumes the title of "Lord & god"
Role range: 0270-0275
Independence of Palmyra
Zenobia proclaims independence of her realm of Palmyra
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Independence of Roman Empire
Zenobia proclaims independence of her realm of Palmyra
Role range: 0270-0275
Invasion of Great Britain
Britain is taken back into central Government & ruled directly from Rome
Role range: 0270-0275
Rule of Palmyra
Aurelian captures Palmyra after Zenobia had proclaimed its independence
Siege of Palmyra
Aurelian captures Palmyra after Zenobia had proclaimed its independence
Rebellion of Rebels in Chalons
Suppresses a rebellion at Chalons & returns to Rome in triumph
Role range: 0270-0275
275
Assassination of Aurelian
Killed by his own officers & replaced by Tacitus, an elderly Senator
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Coup
Aurelian is killed by his officers & replaced by Tacitus, an elderly Senator
Role range: 0270-0275
Death of Aurelian
Death of Aurelian, assassinated by his officers
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Coup
Aurelian is killed by his officers & replaced by Tacitus, an elderly Senator
Records, sources and methodology
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