Marcus Aurelius Marius
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| Marius | ||
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| Emperor of the Gallic Empire | ||
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| Coin featuring Marius | ||
| Reign | 268 | |
| Died | 268 | |
| Predecessor | Postumus | |
| Successor | Victorinus | |
Marcus Aurelius Marius was emperor of the Gallic Empire in 268.
According to later tradition, he was a blacksmith by trade who rose through the ranks of the Roman army to become an officer. After the death of Postumus he seized power, reportedly for two or three days, before being killed by a sword of his own manufacture.
This tradition is probably partially or entirely incorrect. Based upon the number of coins he issued, a more accurate length for his reign would be at least two or three months. Marius is listed among the Thirty Tyrants in the Historia Augusta.
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| Preceded by Postumus and/or Laelianus |
Emperor of the Gallic Empire 268 |
Succeeded by Victorinus |
