Silvanus

3rd century Roman Praetorian prefect

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Born: 1st millennium
Died: 260
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Occupation: military officer
Positions held: Praetorian prefect

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Silvanus was a Roman soldier and probably praetorian prefect during the third century who came briefly to the notice of history in the reign of Valerian and his co-Emperor Gallienus. He is generally assumed to have been the commander of the praetorians under Gallienus.

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Sex or gender: male
Time period: Roman Empire
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