Tetricus I

AncientEmperorGallic Empire240 — 274

Last Gallic emperor, surrendered to Aurelian.

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Quick Facts

Born

240

Died

274

Country

Gallic Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score34.8

Tetricus I — Complete Timeline

271 AD

Proclaimed emperor of the Gallic EmpirePolitical Action◆ Major

Tetricus I was proclaimed emperor of the Gallic Empire after the assassination of Victorinus. He was a senator and governor of Aquitania, and his reign marked the final phase of the breakaway state.

Gallic EmpireUsurpationSuccession

Impact: regional

274 AD

Defeated by Aurelian at the Battle of ChâlonsWar

Tetricus I led the Gallic army against the Roman emperor Aurelian at the Battle of Ch

BattleGallic EmpireReunification

Impact: regional

Surrendered to Aurelian and ended the Gallic EmpirePolitical Action

After his defeat, Tetricus I formally surrendered to Aurelian. The Gallic Empire was dissolved and reincorporated into the Roman Empire. Tetricus was spared and later appointed a governor in Italy, ending the breakaway state's ten-year existence.

SurrenderGallic EmpireReunification

Impact: regional