Vaballathus

AncientEmperorPalmyrene Empire260 — 274

Son of Zenobia, proclaimed Augustus.

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Quick Facts

Born

260

Died

274

Country

Palmyrene Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)50

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score35.3

Vaballathus — Complete Timeline

271 AD

Proclaimed Augustus by ZenobiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Zenobia proclaimed her son Vaballathus as Augustus (emperor) of the Palmyrene Empire. This act declared full independence from Rome and established Vaballathus as the nominal ruler of the breakaway state.

ProclamationPalmyrene EmpireIndependence

Impact: regionaldestructive

272 AD

Defeat by AurelianWar◆ Major

Vaballathus's forces were defeated by Roman Emperor Aurelian. After the fall of Palmyra, Vaballathus was captured and likely killed or taken to Rome. This ended the Palmyrene Empire.

DefeatEnd of EmpireAurelian

Impact: regionaltragic