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Florianus
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Florianus, Emperor of Rome and provinces of the Roman Empire.
Name commonly known as: Florianus *** Latin Roman Name: Caesar
Marcus Annius Florianus Pius Felix Invictus
Augustus *** Reigned as Roman Emperor /
Caesar: Ruled in the year 276 for just 88 days *** Dynasty / Historical Period:
Crisis of the Third Century (235 - 284) the era of Illyrian Emperors
(268 - 285) *** Name of previous Emperor: His predecessor or the Emperor before Florianus was *** Date succeeded as Emperor of
Rome and circumstances of rule:
Tacitus
Place and Date of Death:
Died in the year 276 near Tarsus *** Name of next Emperor:
The successor to Florianus was
Probus
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Florianus from the following facts and information about his life. Why was Florianus famous?
Accomplishments, achievements and important events. The previous
Emperor, Tacitus, had appointed his half-brother
Florianus as Praetorian Prefect and together they campaigned
in the East against the invaders. However, Tacitus died in
A.D. 276, at Tyania, in Cappadocia. The circumstances
surrounding his death remains a mystery - he was either
assassinated or died of the plague. His brother Florianus
then ascended the throne. Shortly after Florianus had been
declared emperor the armies and provinces of Phoenicia,
Palestine, Syria and Egypt declared for the brilliant
soldier, Probus. Florianus turned from pursuing the invaders
to confronting Probus and his army. Although Florianus had
the larger army the military skills and experience of Probus
led the downfall of Florianus. After a few weeks of
fighting, Florianus was assassinated by his own troops near
Tarsus. He had reigned about 88 days - his successor was
Probus.
Florianus
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Dynasties of Roman Emperors -
Illyrian Emperors (268 - 285)
The Illyrian Emperors (268
- 285). The "Illyrian emperors" is the name given to the
Roman emperors who governed the Roman Empire between 268 and
282. Illyria was a region in the western part of
today's Balkan Peninsula. The people for Illyria were renown
for their military prowess and they became an important
source of manpower for the Roman army. Because of their
military strength many of the emperors from this period came
from Illyria.
Florianus
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