Aemilianus (207/213-253); also known as Aemilian; was commander and governor of the Roman provinces in the Balkans. During the reign of Trebonianus Gallus and his son Volusianus; Aemilian fought a resurgent Goth invasion in the Balkans; and was proclaimed Emperor by his own soldiers for his victories. He immediately marched towards Rome to usurp Gallus and Volusianus; defeating them in battle and ascending to the imperial throne

However; less than three months into his reign; a rival claimant to the throne; Valerian; marched towards Rome. Aemilian's soldiers; not wishing to fight a civil war and fearful of Valerian's larger army; mutinied and assassinated Aemilian; recognising Valerian as the new emperor.