74. Hostilianus. Roman Emperor, A.D. 251 or 252.
[Date and place of birth unknown. Died A.D. 251 or 252.]
Generally regarded as the second son of the Emperor Decius, whom he survived. Declared Cæsar in A.D. 249, and was afterwards adopted by Trebonianus Gallus as his colleague in the empire. Died either of poison or the plague.
[From the marble in the Capitoline Museum at Rome.]
75. Volusianus—Caius Vibius. Roman Emperor, A.D. 252-254.
[Date and place of birth unknown. Died at Interamna, in Italy, A.D. 253 or 254.]
Son of the Emperor Gallus, with whom he reigned, being elected Augustus in A.D. 252. Little is known of his life or character. When Æmilianus was chosen Emperor, he went with Gallus to oppose him; but, before a battle could be fought, father and son were slain by their own troops.
[From the marble in the Capitoline Museum at Rome.]
76*. Magnus Decentius. Roman Prince.
[Date and place of birth unknown. Died at Sens, in Gaul, A.D. 353.]