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Trajan Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius Augustus)
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Roman emperor from 249 to 251
ce
, Trajan Decius (
PIR
2
M 0520; cf.
PIR
2
D 28;
RE Messius
9), born ca. 190 at Budalia near Sirmium in Lower Pannonia, was from an old senatorial family.
Title: Trajan Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius Augustus)
Description:
Abstract
Roman emperor from 249 to 251
ce
, Trajan Decius (
PIR
2
M 0520; cf.
PIR
2
D 28;
RE Messius
9), born ca.
190 at Budalia near Sirmium in Lower Pannonia, was from an old senatorial family.
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