Talk:Victorinus

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Hi there. I've been a Wikipedia user for a few years but this is the first time I'm thinking of editing, so if there's anything I'm doing incorrectly don't hesitate to tell me :)

Anyway, in this article on Vitorinus, there is a statement which is not entirely correct. even though the general historical consensus on Vitorinus as Gallic Emperor states that he is no longer in control of Hispania, there is a reference in the Scriptores Historiae Augustae (Claudius chpt 7) of a letter from Claudius to the senate stating that "The provinces of Gaul and Spain, the sources of strength for the state, are held by Tetricus, and all the bowmen — I blush to say it — Zenobia now possesses. Anything we accomplish will be achievement enough." As successor to Victorinus, Tetricus' posession of Hispania according to this letter has sometimes been taken as an indication that Hispania was still held by Victorinus. This reference should of course be taken with caution but I think it should likewise be mentioned, wether in the article itself or in the sources section.

Haven't changed it directly because I wouldn't want to tread on any toes, and I'm not sure on the policy of Wikipedia editing directly from the article.

Regards ;)

Dr Benway 12:17, 29 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The Historia Augusta is a notoriously flawed historical document and must be taken with extreme caution. The quote mentioned is a case in point - by the time

Claudius II Gothicus was dead. Including a note about Victorinus possessing Hispania based upon this goes against Wikipedia's general restriction of using primary sources and the preferred use of secondary sources. All modern secondary sources are consistent in their view that Hispania had transferred its allegiance to Claudius II when Victorinus was made Gallic Emperor. Oatley2112 (talk) 01:23, 30 January 2011 (UTC)[reply

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An intresting article. Victprinus Gallo Roman Emepror, was he a "gaul" or Romized "Gaul"or Roman?Article didn't say.Thanks!DatedAM06280921stcentDr.EdsonAndre'JohnsonD.D.ULCSWORDINHAND (talk) 18:19, 28 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Details of his family have been added to the article (he was a Gallo-Roman). Oatley2112 (talk) 01:23, 30 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Is there more on the family history of Victorinus?How did he get to be an Emperor even if it was by force of arms by the breakawy Roman Legions Thanks!Aslashingsword (talk) 22:42, 11 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Article expanded to include what is known about his accession as emperor. Oatley2112 (talk) 01:23, 30 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Article did say was Empeor Victorinus buried or creamted? Has anyone found his grave or is it lost ?Thanks!PMAfternoonSatAugust15,200921stcent."X" E.A.J.IMPVictorianus (talk) 23:23, 15 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Added details of burial according to Historia Augusta, but it is not reliable. Oatley2112 (talk) 01:23, 30 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]