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Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius), d. 270, Roman emperor (268–70), called Gothicus. A successful general under Valerian, Claudius put down the revolt in which Gallienus Gallienus (Publius Licinius Valerianus Egnatius) (găl'īē`nəs), d. 268, Roman emperor. ..... Click the link for more information. was killed. He succeeded Gallienus and went to the East to resist the Goths who were overrunning the empire. In 269, Claudius overwhelmed the Goths at Naissus (now Niš, Serbia). He died of the plague the following year and was succeeded by Aurelian Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (ôrē`lēən), c.212–275, Roman emperor (270–75). ..... Click the link for more information. . Claudius II full name Marcus Aurelius Claudius, called Gothicus. 214--270 ad, Roman emperor (268--270) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Christian church set aside the day to honor a Christian Roman priest and physician who was put to death on February 14, 269, on the order of Emperor Claudius II Gothicus, who persecuted Christians. |
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