Numerian

Numerian: emperor of the Roman world (r. 283-284).

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Successor of: Carus

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282 proclaimed caesar by his father Carus
283 accepts the title Germanicus maximus; joins his father's eastern campaign; accepts the title Persicus maximus; death of Carus; becomes emperor in the east; his brother Carinus rules the west
284 Consul (with Carinus); stay in Emesa; accepts the title Britannicus maximus; assassinated by his father-in law Aper (?)
Damnatio memoriae

Succeeded by: Diocletian