Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome. Assumes the defense of the east & appoints his son Gallienus as co-ruler in the west
Role range: 0253-0260
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Valerian Biography and Timeline
Follow Valerian through 8 dated historical records for Roman Empire.
Valerian, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
8Distinct records
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253–260Years on this page
253
Capture of Antioch
The Persians capture Antioch
Role range: 0253-0260
254
Invasion of Pannonia
The Marcomani invade Pannonia
Role range: 0253-0260
Invasion of Thrace
The Goths under King Kniva invade Thrace
Role range: 0253-0260
256
Invasion of France
The Franks invade Gaul
Role range: 0253-0260
Invasion of Asia Minor
The Goths under invade Asia Minor
Role range: 0253-0260
259
Invasion of Italy
The Jutes enter Italy from Germany
Role range: 0253-0260
260
Arrest of Valerian
Valerian is arrested by the Persian King Shapur I
Role range: 0253-0260
Records, sources and methodology
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