Saloninus

AncientEmperorRoman Empire242 — 260

Grandson of Valerian, killed by Postumus usurpers.

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Quick Facts

Born

242

Died

260

Country

Roman Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)17

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)57

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score51.3

Saloninus — Complete Timeline

258 AD

Appointed co-emperor by GallienusPolitical Action◆ Major

Saloninus was appointed as Caesar (junior emperor) by his father Gallienus, who ruled the western provinces. This elevated Saloninus to the imperial succession and placed him in charge of Gaul under the supervision of the praetorian prefect Silvanus.

Imperial SuccessionRoman Empire

Impact: regional

260 AD

Besieged in Colonia Agrippina by PostumusWar◆ Major

After Postumus rebelled and killed the co-emperor's guardian Silvanus, Saloninus was besieged in Colonia Agrippina (Cologne). The city fell to Postumus's forces after a short siege.

Gallic EmpireSiegeUsurpation

Impact: regionaltragic

Executed by Postumus's forcesPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the capture of Colonia Agrippina, Saloninus was executed on the orders of Postumus, the Gallic usurper. His death ended the legitimate imperial presence in Gaul and solidified Postumus's control over the breakaway Gallic Empire.

ExecutionGallic EmpireCrisis of the Third Century

Impact: regionaltragic