- Valerianus, Publius Licinius by Great Soviet Encyclopedia
Born 193; died 260 A.D. Roman emperor from 253. Valerianus ruled jointly with his son Gallienus. During his reign persecutions of the Christians continued. Valerianus died after being taken prisoner during a war against the Persians.
- Valériana by Joan Ellis
Valériana is a feminine given nameName Meaning: Feminine form of Valerianus (see Valerian)Name Origin: Ancient Roman
- Walerian by Joan Ellis
Walerian is a masculine given namePolish: Polish form of Valerianus (see Valerian)Latin: Strong
- valerian by Olivia McDaniel
... various Eurasian valerianaceous plants of the genus Valeriana, esp V. Officinalis, having small white or pinkish flowers and a medicinal rootValerian. Latin name Publius Licinius Valerianus. Died 260 ad, Roman emperor (253--260): renewed persecution of the Christians; defeated by the Persians
- Valerian by Josephine Hill
Latin Publius Licinius Valerianus(died AD 260) Roman emperor (253–260). He served as consul under Severus Alexander (r. 222–235). Later a commander on the upper Rhine, he supported the emperor Gallus (r. 251–253) in the conflict with a rival ...