- Gallienus by Zoe Salazar
... his father was in the East, Gallienus checked the Alemanni near Milan, and even after the capture of Valerian he was successful. Later, however, the provinces began to be too rebellious for his control. Postumus had established his independence in Gaul, and in the East Odenathus, spreading the conquests of Palmyra, was being recognized. A force sent by Gallienus ...
- valerian by Margaret Woods
... Persians. Appointing his son, Gallienus, as coregent, Valerian undertook a campaign in the East against Shapur I of Persia, who destroyed the Roman army and took (260) the emperor prisoner. Valerian died in captivity and was succeeded by Gallienus.
- Postumus by Karla Morris
... . Governor of Gaul under Gallienus, he revolted (257) and established an independent empire there. Although defeated (263) by Gallienus, Postumus escaped and continued to maintain his state until murdered by his own men. Postumus' measures weakened the authority of Rome, but in a sense he saved the West by creating a strong state that was able to check the ...
- Gallienus, Publius Licinius Egnatius by Great Soviet Encyclopedia
Born A.D. 218; died A.D. 268. Roman emperor from 253 (until 260 he was co-ruler with his father Valerian).Gallienus carried out a reform of the cavalry. Relying on the support of the urban strata and the army, he tried to limit the role of the senators, removing them from high military positions. This met with sharp opposition from ...
- Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus by Great Soviet Encyclopedia
Born A.D. 218; died A.D. 268. Roman emperor from 253 (until 260 he was co-ruler with his father Valerian).Gallienus carried out a reform of the cavalry. Relying on the support of the urban strata and the army, he tried to limit the role of the senators, removing them from high military positions. This met with sharp opposition from ...