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Trebonianus Gallus, Roman Emperor (206 - Aug 253)

Roman Emperor 251-253. He made an unpopular peace with the Goths, then neglected his military obligations and was overthrown by the army. Full name: Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus (from birth to accession); Caesar Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus Augustus (as emperor). Dictionary of National Biography entry: http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780198606413.001.0001/acref-9780198606413-e-6794?rskey=8dcHxH&result=1&q=trebonianus%20gallus Other biography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebonianus_Gallus Relationships: Trebonianus Gallus was a employed by Decius (Trajan Decius) (c. 201-251)

Publius Licinius Valerian (Valerian I) (c. 193-200-after 260) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Trebonianus Gallus
Volusianus (Volusian) (-253) was a son of Trebonianus Gallus
References in Documents:
Consolidated catalogue of 1695: The Book of the Vice-Chancellor (MacGregor, ed.) 507 Imp. Cæs. C. Vib. Treb. Gallus Aug. Treboniani caput Coron. radiat. Felicitas Publ. Figura dextr Caduceũ, sinistra Cornucopiam. Ar. Trebonianus Gallus. Head of Trebonius with a radiate crown; figure with a wand in the right hand and a cornucopia in the left. Gordianus – Jovi Statori Gordian.
18th-c coin catalogue (Canterbury Cathedral Lit MS E 16d)
Gallus"> Coins of C: Vibius Trebonianus Gallus. We have none.
Musaeum Tradescantianum (1656) C. Vibius Trebonianus Gallus.
Musaeum Tradescantianum (1656) Vibius Trebonianus Gallus. 2.