Valerian
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0200 – 0260
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Who was Valerian?
Valerian, also known as Valerian the Elder, was Roman Emperor from 253 to 259. He was taken captive by Persian king Shapur I after the Battle of Edessa, becoming the only Roman Emperor who was captured as a prisoner of war, causing instability in the Empire.
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- 0200
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- Died
- 0260
Bishapur
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on July 23, 2013
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