Hostilian
Hostilian (died 251) was a Roman emperor in 251.
He was the younger son of the emperor Decius, who made him caesar in 250. After Decius’ death in 251, Hostilian was adopted by Vibius Trebonianus Gallus and made joint emperor with the title augustus, but he died of plague shortly thereafter.
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Article Title:
Hostilian
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
01 January 2025
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April 20, 2025