Valerius Romulus

Valerius Romulus (* probably at the beginning of the 90s of the 3rd century AD; † 309 AD) was the son of the late Roman usurper Maxentius.

Romulus held in the years 308 and 309 very young consulate. He was regarded as so designated successor, especially since his father had also conferred the title of vir nobilissimus early. He probably died in the year 309, and was elevated to Divus. To him, the Temple of Romulus was built on the Via Appia in the Maxentiusvilla honor. This Maxentius also joined quite impressive proclaimed by him idea of ​​Rome, which already came in the election of the cognomen of his son expressed and which formed the foundation of his rule. Otherwise, Romulus himself little is known. On inscriptions that served of course also the propaganda, but his pietas ( piety or loyalty ) was praised.

Maxentius himself was defeated 312 Constantine I