Europe 276: Probus vs Florian
August 276
Aug 276
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Probus vs Florian
268/ 269 Battle of Lake Benacus
Apr 270 Wars of Claudius Gothicus
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spr 271 Battle of Fano
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spr 272 Battle of Immae
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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.
