Aureolus

Aureolus († 268 in Milan ) was a commander of the army of the Roman Emperor Gallienus riding.

Aureolus Dacians was of humble origin. 260 he defeated at Mursa on the lower reaches of the river Drava Ingenuus the usurper, who had let proclaimed rival emperor in Pannonia. Aureolus was appointed by Gallienus appointed commander of the newly formed and stationed at Mediolanum independent riding army. In this army the best people had been integrates from the rider contingents of the legions and auxiliary units. 261 defeated Aureolus at Serdica the two Macriani on their train to Rome. 265 he accompanied Emperor Gallienus on his campaign against the Gallic special realm where it weakened by traitorous behavior the emperor's position so that it could not take advantage of a previously -won victory over Postumus. Shortly afterwards followed the reconciliation with the Emperor. 268 Gallienus Aureolus entrusted with the safety of northern Italy, during this repaired to Macedonia, to fight the Goths and Heruli there sunken. Aureolus again changed sides and minted coins for Postumus. However, this made ​​no attempt to march to Italy. Gallienus returned after a victory over the invading tribes back quickly and defeated Aureolus in a battle of Mediolanum, so this had to retreat into the city where he may even proclaimed himself emperor. During the siege of Gallienus was murdered by treacherous generals. Aureolus yielded to the new emperor Claudius Gothicus, but was killed by the soldiers.

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• Historia Augusta, Claudius 4:4; 5
• Historia Augusta, Thirty Tyrants 10.14; 11; 12.2; 12:13-14; 14.1; 15.4; 18.1; 18.3; 30.23
• Historia Augusta, Gallienus 2:6-7; 3.1; 3.3; 4.6; 5.6; 7.1; 9.1; 14,6-7; 21
• Zonaras 26.1 f
• Zosimus 1.41