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Claudius II

American  

noun

  1. Gothicus, a.d. 214–270, Roman emperor 268–270.

Claudius II British  

noun

  1. full name Marcus Aurelius Claudius, called Gothicus. 214–270 ad , Roman emperor (268–270)

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Some accounts say Valentine was a priest who continued to perform weddings in secret when they were banned by Emperor Claudius II.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

In the old town is a Roman triumphal arch, said to have been erected during the 3rd century A.D. in honour of the emperor Claudius II.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various

The only Roman remains existing are: a triumphal arch said to have been erected in honour of the Emperor Claudius II.,

From The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia by Jackson, F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton)

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