Questions about Aurelian

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Aurelian born and where did he come from?

Most historians agree that Aurelian was born on the 9th of September, though the exact year remains debated between 214 and 216 based on conflicting ancient sources. Comparative research suggests Dacia Ripensis or Moesia Superior as his likely birthplace, regions where many late 3rd-century emperors originated.

What battles did Aurelian fight against Germanic tribes during his reign?

Aurelian defeated the Alamanni at the Battle of Lake Benacus in early 269 and later won victories at the Battle of Fano and near Pavia to rout them completely. He also intercepted Goths besieging Thessalonica with his Dalmatian cavalry, killing thousands before driving them into Upper Moesia where they were trapped by winter conditions.

How did Aurelian reform Roman currency and what rebellion resulted from these changes?

Aurelian introduced antoniniani containing 5% silver bearing the mark XXI meaning twenty such coins would contain the same silver quantity as an old silver denarius. The rationalis Felicissimus revolted because mint workers had been accustomed to stealing silver, resulting in a battle on the Caelian hill that ended with approximately 7,000 casualties according to some sources.

When did Aurelian dedicate the temple to Sol Invictus and why was it built?

Aurelian completed and dedicated the new temple to Sol Invictus on the 25th of December 274 in the Campus Agrippae in Rome. His intention was to provide all peoples of the empire with a single deity they could believe in without betraying their own gods during his short rule.

Who murdered Aurelian and when did this event occur?

Aurelian was murdered at Caenophrurium in Thrace shortly after October 275 while waiting to cross into Asia Minor. A secretary named Eros told a lie about a minor issue leading him to forge documents listing high officials marked for execution out of fear before the notarius Mucapor and other Praetorian Guard officers killed him.