Hostilian: Biography, Facts and Career
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Hostilian (Latin: Gaius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus; died c. July 251) was briefly Roman emperor in 251. Hostilian was born to Decius and Herennia Etruscilla at an unknown date and elevated to caesar in 250 by Decius. After Decius and Herennius Etruscus, Hostilian's brother, were killed at the Battle of Abritus, an ambush by the Goths, Trebonianus Gallus was proclaimed emperor by the legions. Almost immediately, he elevated Hostilian to co-emperor and his own son, Volusianus, to caesar. Hostilian died soon after, either due to plague or being murdered by Trebonianus Gallus.
Quick facts about Hostilian
- Full name: Hostilian
- Born: 0230-01-01
- Nationality: Ancient Rome
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q46837
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Hostilian (Latin: Gaius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus; died c.
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Hostilian is Ancient Rome.
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Hostilian was born on 0230-01-01.
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