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Trebonianus Gallus Quiz

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  • Trebonianus Gallus was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 251 to 253 AD.
  • He was born in Italy, possibly in the city of Perugia.
  • Gallus came from a distinguished senatorial family.
  • He served as a governor in Moesia and Dacia before becoming emperor.
  • Gallus became emperor after the assassination of his predecessor, Decius.
  • He faced numerous military and economic challenges during his reign.
  • Gallus made peace with the Goths, allowing them to settle in Roman territory.
  • He adopted his son, Volusianus, as co-emperor.
  • Gallus faced a rebellion led by the general Aemilianus, who declared himself emperor.
  • He was unable to quell the rebellion and was assassinated by his own troops.
  • Gallus was succeeded by Aemilianus, who became the next Roman Emperor.
  • His reign is considered one of the most chaotic periods in Roman history.
  • Gallus attempted to stabilize the economy by debasing the Roman currency.
  • He faced invasions from the Carpi and the Heruli tribes during his reign.
  • Gallus was known for his leniency towards Christians, unlike some of his predecessors.
  • He was the first Roman Emperor to be born in Italy in over a century.
  • Gallus was a skilled orator and known for his eloquence.
  • He faced a major outbreak of the Plague of Cyprian during his reign.
  • Gallus attempted to negotiate peace with the Sassanian Empire.
  • He was deified by the Roman Senate after his death.

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