Aemilianus was born in 227. The full name of Aemilianus is Lucius Mussius Aemilianus. In 262 Aemilianus became emperor of the Roman state.
Aemilianus is a commander who declared himself an emperor by starting a revolt in the Roman state. First, Aemilianus supported the emperor Macriani. But after Macriani died, Aemilianus declared himself emperor. Aemilianus received support from Egypt.
In 262 Aemilianus fought against Gallienus. Aemilianus lost this war and was captured by Gallenus. Aemilianus was killed in prison.