Aurelian

[ aw-ree-lee-uh n, aw-reel-yuh n ]

/ ɔˈri li ən, ɔˈril yən /

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Lucius Domitius Aurelianus,a.d. 212?–275, Roman emperor 270–275.

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The city also is hoping someone will help fund a €75 million restoration of the Aurelian walls, which circle the city.

Italy’s Culture Falling to Ruins Amid Austerity Cuts |Barbie Latza Nadeau |September 19, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
They represented in the procession the recent submission of the Gauls to Aurelian the Emperor.

The Casque's Lark |Eugne Sue
Gregory is believed to have died in the reign of Aurelian, about the year 270, though perhaps an earlier date is more probable.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 |Various
A single instance will serve to display the rigor, and even cruelty, of Aurelian.

The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire |Edward Gibbon

All eyes were turned with pity upon him, and with indignation too that Aurelian should thus treat a Roman and once—a Senator.

The Knickerbocker, Vol. 10, No. 1, July 1837 |Various
His face grew pale as the frown gathered and darkened on the brow of Aurelian.

Aurelian |William Ware

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Aurelian

/ (ɔːˈriːlɪən) /

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Latin name Lucius Domitius Aurelianus. ?212–275 ad, Roman emperor (270–275), who conquered Palmyra (273) and restored political unity to the Roman Empire

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