Europe 276: Probus vs Florian
August 276
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Probus vs Florian
268/ 269 Battle of Lake Benacus
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spr 272 Battle of Immae
sum 272 Downfall of Zenobia
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early 276 Marcus Claudius Tacitus
Aug 276 Probus vs Florian
sum 278 Probus’ Restoration of Gaul
late 280 Proculus and Bonosus
Jul 283 Carus’ Persian campaign
Tacitus was succeeded by his half-brother Florian, who was almost immediately challenged by the general Probus. Although Probus was only recognized in a few eastern provinces, and had a much smaller army, he quickly outmaneuvered and deposed Florian to become the sole emperor in September 276.
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