Mussius Aemilianus

Who is Mussius Aemilianus?

Lucius Mussius Aemilianus was a Roman usurper.

Mussius Aemilianus probably was of Italian stock. He was an officer in the Roman army under Philip the Arab and Valerian. Under the latter he became praefect of Egypt. He supported the rebellion of the Macriani against Gallienus. When the Macriani were defeated he probably proclaimed himself emperor.

Gallienus sent his general Aurelius Theodotus to Egypt to deal with Aemilianus. After a short struggle Aemilianus was defeated, captured, and later strangled in prison. Also his possible supporter Memor was executed.