Date
0268-09-04
Category
Wars & Conflicts
Location
Mediolanum, Rome, Roman Empire
Archive
Event #912
Emperor Gallienus, ruler of the Roman Empire during a time of internal strife and external invasions, was assassinated by his own military officers during a siege. His death marked a critical turning point in the Crisis of the Third Century.
The assassination took place in Mediolanum, a key military and political center in northern Italy. Gallienus's death led to a short period of instability before his successor seized control.
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