Date
0275-06-27
Category
Politics
Location
Rome, Italy, Roman Empire
Archive
Event #927
Tacitus was proclaimed Roman Emperor following the death of Emperor Aurelian. His ascension marked a brief but significant moment in the Crisis of the Third Century, reflecting ongoing instability within the empire.
His reign was characterized by attempts to assert control over the fragmented empire and reaffirm central authority. Tacitus' elevation was largely supported by the Roman Senate in the capital.
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