Mussius Aemilianus

Lucius Mussius Aemilianus († 262 ) was a probably originating from Italy Roman Emperor against the year 262

Life

Due to an inscription the career of Mussius is quite accurately known: He was born into the Roman knighthood, so had a certain amount of wealth. He was the most senior authority in the postal system within the Gallic provinces, probably during the aegis of Philip the Arab, and later before he was prefect of Alexandria from Ostia (247 ). At the end of the fifties of the third century, he was vice- prefect of Egypt and eventually became Prefect 259 and thus the governor of Egypt. Eusebius also claims that Mussius was responsible for the enforcement and execution of anti -Christian laws under Valerian.

After Valerian's capture by the Persians in the East stationed troops revolted against his son Gallienus and raised the Macriani ( Macrianus Maior, Macrianus Minor and Quietus ) to counter emperors. Mussius known to them. However, after the Macriani failed all along the line, Mussius was forced itself now to become a usurper. Gallienus sent a general named Aurelius Theodotus, who defeated Mussius sometime before March 30, 262. Mussius was captured and later strangled. Memor, a senior provincial officials under Mussius, who also revolted after the death of his superior, fared well.

It is unclear whether - as delivered - in fact, an active revolt of the reason for Mussius ' and Memor death was, or whether Gallienus but wanted to eliminate only two former supporters of Macriani with them.

Mussius was a member of the fictional nation of Laurentes Lavinates, a priesthood, who could only join knight. This, and his post in Ostia speak for a Italic origin.

Swell

• Aurelius Victor, Epitome de Caesaribus 32.4
• Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History 7.11
• Historia Augusta, Thirty Tyrants 22
• Historia Augusta, Gallienus 4:1-2; 5.6; 9.1