Greece, Rome & ByzantiumEurope
Gallic Empire
The Gallic Empire was a breakaway state of the Roman Empire during the Crisis of the Third Century, covering Gaul, Britain and for a time Hispania. Emperor Aurelian reunited it with Rome in 274.
Key facts
| Dates | 260 CE – 274 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Greece, Rome & Byzantium |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capitals | Colonia Agrippina (Cologne), Augusta Treverorum (Trier) |
| Founder | Postumus |
| Religion(s) | Ancient Roman religion |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.