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Tacitus, Roman emperor, Ancient History, Rome, Biographies
Related Category: Ancient History, Rome, Biographies
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Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus)[tas´itus] Pronunciation Key, d. 276, Roman emperor (27576). An elderly senator with a reputation for honesty and vigor, he was chosen by the senate to succeed the murdered Aurelian. He failed to restore the glory of the senate, and after reigning only a few months he died when on campaign in Asia. He was almost certainly murdered. Probus succeeded him.
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