Aurelian
[aw-ree-lee-uh n, aw-reel-yuh n]
- 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.
Historical Examples
"Clovis, king of the Franks, has sent me to thee," said Aurelian.
Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15)Charles Morris
Aurelian weighed the offence and decided on the just measures of retribution.
Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15)Charles Morris
After Aurelian there is nothing earlier than Charles the Bald.
Sketches of Travel in Normandy and MaineEdward A. Freeman
Zenobia was a fine woman and a queen, but she had to walk in Aurelian's triumph.
Roundabout PapersWilliam Makepeace Thackeray
Aurelian was Confounded at the Difficulty he conceived on his Part.
IncognitaWilliam Congreve
Aurelian
- 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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