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Aper

Praetorian prefect under Roman emperor Carus and father-in-law of emperor Numerian

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Also known as Lucius Arrius Aper · Lucius Flavius Arrius Aper · Arrius Aper · Lucius Flavius Aper · Lucius Arrius Flavius Aper

Born: 3rd century
Died: 284
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Occupation: soldier
, military personnel
Positions held: Praetorian prefect
Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin

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Aper was a Roman citizen of the third century AD. First known to history as a professional soldier, he went on to serve as an acting provincial governor and finally became Praetorian prefect, under the Emperor Carus. This rendered him hugely influential in the government of the empire - not excepting in matters of peace and war.

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Sex or gender: male
Praenomen: Lucius nature of statement: possibly
Time period: Low Roman Empire
Nomen gentilicium: Flavius nature of statement: possibly
Manner of death: capital punishment
homicide
Cognomen: Aper
Child: Flavia
Gens: Flavia gens

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