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 | | He attained the throne in September of 268, amid charges, never proven, that he murdered his predecessor Gallenius. |
 | | However, he soon proved to be less than bloodthirsty, as he asked the Senate to spare the lives of Gallenius' family and supporters. |
 | | Not long after being named emperor (or just prior to Gallenius' death, depending on the source), he won his greatest victory, and one of the greatest in the history of Roman arms. |
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