# Decius - Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/decius
Reign: 249 – 251 CE
Dynasty: Barracks Emperors
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decius

Died fighting Goths at Abritus.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Philip the Arab](https://roman-history.com/rulers/philip-the-arab)
- Succeeded by: [Valerian](https://roman-history.com/rulers/valerian)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 251 - [Battle of Abritus](https://roman-history.com/timeline/251-battle-of-abritus)