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Hostilian
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Short Biography profile and facts about one of the most famous Romans of all, in the life of
Hostilian, Emperor of Rome and provinces of the Roman Empire.
Name commonly known as: Hostilian,
the younger son of Trajan Decius *** Latin Roman Name: Gaius Valens Hostilianus
Messius Quintus *** Reigned as Roman Emperor /
Caesar: 251 with
Trebonianus Gallus
Dynasty / Historical Period:
Crisis of the Third Century (235 - 284). Era of the Barracks
Emperors (238 - 268) *** Place and Date of Birth: c230
in Serbia *** Name of previous Emperor: His predecessor or the Emperor before Hostilian was
his father
Decius
and his older brother
Herennius Etruscus *** Family connections / Genealogy
*** Name of Father: Decius *** Name of Mother: Herennia
Etruscilla
Why was Hostilian famous?
Accomplishments, achievements and important events: *** Place and Date of Death:
Died of the plague in 251 in Rome
*** Name of next Emperor:
The successors to Hostilian were
Gallus
and his son
Volusian
then
Aemilian
took the throne
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Hostilian from the following facts and information about his life.
Herennius Etruscus and his father led the Roman army to
Bulgaria against the Goths. His younger brother, Hostilian,
remained in Rome and their mother, the empress Herennia
Etruscilla, was named regent. Herennius Etruscus was struck
by an enemy arrow and died at the age of 24 years old
fighting against the Goths at the Battle of Abrittus. His
father, Decius, was also killed. Hostilian aged 21 years
old, together with Gallus, an experienced soldier, were now
made emperors in the year 251AD. Hostilian and Gallus
concluded a disgraceful, but probably necessary peace with
the Goths.
Hostilian - The Plague reaches Rome
In 251AD the plague broke out in the city of
Rome. This began the fifteen-year plague in the Roman
Empire. The plague had already ravished North Africa and
trade from this region and the Roman provinces brought the
deadly virus to Europe. At its height the plague was killing
5000 people in Rome on a daily basis. Hostilian was infected
by the plague and soon after died. His co-emperor Gallus and
his son Volusian were defeated and slain by Aemilianus, who
was himself assassinated, and Valerian, the Censor, in A.D.
253, was made emperor.
Hostilian
- Crisis of the Third Century - Era of the Barracks Emperors
(238 - 268)
The Crisis of the Third
Century was the period in Roman history following the death
of Alexander Severus when Rome entered into the era of
Military Anarchy commonly known as the Crisis of the Third
Century. During the Crisis of the Third Century, lasting
over 50 years, not one
single Emperor died of natural causes. Revolts sprung up in
virtually all of the provinces and ambitious men struggled
for power. During the crisis there were civil wars, street
fights between the citizens of Rome and soldiers of the
imperial guard, fierce foreign enemies, plagues,
famines, fire and earthquakes. The "Barracks Emperors" (238
- 268) were all military generals who seized power by
force. Taxation was high, the economy was failing and Roman
territories were being captured by barbarians and the Roman
government was unstable. During this
uncertain era and violent environment the promise of an
afterlife seemed to be the only thing to hope for. And
people started to turn towards a new religion, Christianity.
Hostilian
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