Date
0275-09-28
Category
Wars & Conflicts
Location
Rome, Italy, Roman Empire
Archive
Event #926
Emperor Aurelian, a prominent ruler of the Roman Empire known for his military prowess, was assassinated by his own soldiers in late September. The assassination occurred as the emperor prepared to confront internal revolts and external threats to the empire.
The soldiers were persuaded by forged letters that accused Aurelian of certain disloyalty, leading them to kill him near Rome. His death abruptly ended his efforts to stabilize and consolidate the empire after years of conflict.
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