Taurus Volusianus
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Lucius Petronius Taurus Volusianus, possibly of Illyrian origin, was Roman consul
for 261 alongside emperor Gallienus
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Roman consul
A consul served in the highest elected political office of the Roman Republic.Each year, two consuls were elected together, to serve for a one-year term. Each consul was given veto power over his colleague and the officials would alternate each month...
for 261 alongside emperor Gallienus
Gallienus
Gallienus was Roman Emperor with his father Valerian from 253 to 260, and alone from 260 to 268. He took control of the Empire at a time when it was undergoing great crisis...
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