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Carus

Roman emperor
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In full:
Marcus Aurelius Carus
Died:
283
Also Known As:
Marcus Aurelius Carus
Title / Office:
emperor (282-283), Roman Empire
Notable Family Members:
son Carinus
son Numerian
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Carus (died 283) was a Roman emperor from 282 to 283.

Carus was probably from either Gaul or Illyricum and had served as prefect of the guard to the emperor Probus (276–282), whom he succeeded. Like his predecessors, Carus adopted the name Marcus Aurelius as a part of his imperial title. After a brief Danube campaign he led his troops against the Sāsānians, penetrating beyond the Tigris, where he died suddenly and mysteriously, allegedly struck by lightning. His sons Numerian and Carinus succeeded him.

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