# Aurelian Reunifies the Empire (270)

URL: https://roman-history.com/timeline/270-aurelian-reunifies-the-empire
Location: Roman Empire
Categories: politics

Aurelian restored central rule over territories that had broken away during the crisis.

## Why it matters
His victories made recovery possible before Diocletian's reforms.

Ruler at the time: [Aurelian](https://roman-history.com/rulers/aurelian)