Volusianus
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| Volusianus | ||
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| Emperor of the Roman Empire | ||
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| Volusianus on a tetradrachm | ||
| Reign | 251 (with Trebonianus Gallus, and Hostilian); 251-253 (with Trebonianus) |
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| Full name | Gaius Vibius Volusianus | |
| Died | August 253 | |
| Interamna | ||
| Predecessor | Decius and Herennius Etruscus | |
| Successor | Aemilianus | |
| Father | Trebonianus Gallus | |
| Mother | Afinia Gemina Baebiana | |
Gaius Vibius Volusianus (d. August, 253) was a Roman emperor (251 - 253).
He was son to Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus by his wife Afinia Gemina Baebiana. He is known to have had a sister, Vibia Galla.
The death of Decius in late June, 251 led to Trebonianus Gallus' elevation to the throne. Gallus adopted Decius' son Hostilian and made him co-ruler. Volusianus was named Caesar and Princeps Juventutis. In July 251 Hostilian died of the plague and Volusianus replaced him as Augustus and co-ruler.
Father and son were both killed in 253 by mutinous troops in Interamna.
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| Preceded by: Hostilian |
Roman Emperor 251–253 with Trebonianus Gallus |
Succeeded by: Aemilianus |
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