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unusual facts about Claudius II



Battle of Naissus

The Battle of Naissus (268 or 269 AD) was the defeat of a Gothic coalition by the Roman Empire under Emperor Gallienus (or Claudius II) near Naissus (Niš in present-day Serbia).

Santa Mustiola

Its name derives from a Catholic saint, Mustiola, cousin of the Roman Emperor Claudius II.


see also

268

November – Battle of Lake Benacus: A Roman army (35,000 men) under emperor Claudius II defeats the Germanic tribes of the Alamanni along the banks of Lake Garda.

Avalon Series

Quintillus - Brother of the Emperor Claudius II, Constantius's great uncle