Many details about Aurelian's early life come from the Historia Augusta and are considered … See more

It is commonly accepted that Aurelian probably joined the army in 235 at around age twenty. It is also generally assumed that, as a member of the lowest rank of society – al… See more

Rise to power When Claudius died, his brother Quintillus seized power with support of the Senate. With an act typical of the Crisis of the Third Century, the army refused to r… See more