Septimius (usurper)

Septimius (or Septiminus) was a Roman usurper who was proclaimed Emperor in either 271 or 272 AD, under the reign of Aurelian.

Septimius
Usurper of the Roman Empire
Reign	271 or 272 AD, during Aurelian's rule
Predecessor	Aurelian
Successor	Aurelian
Died	271 or 272 AD Dalmatia
Names Septimius Regnal name Imperator Caesar Septimius Augustus

History

Septimius declared himself emperor in either 271 or 272 AD, in Dalmatia, during the reign of Aurelian.^[1][2] The reason for his rebellion is not strictly known, although the threat of Gothic invasion may have played a part. He was killed by his own troops soon afterward.^[3]