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Avidius Cassius

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Gaius Avidius Cassius (c. 130 – July 175 AD) was a Syrian Roman general and usurper. He was born in Cyrrhus, and was the son of Gaius Avidius Heliodorus, who served as praefectus or governor of Roman Egypt, and Julia Cassia Alexandra, who was related to a number of royal figures, including her descent from both Augustus and Herod the Great. He began his military career under Antoninus Pius, rising to the status of legatus legionis. He served during the Parthian war of Lucius Verus, in which he distinguished himself, for which he was elevated to the Senate, and later made Imperial legate. During the Bucolic War, he was given the extraordinary title of Rector Orientis, giving him Imperium over all of the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire.

Avidius Cassius - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Roman Egyptian general and usurper (c. 130–175) Gaius Avidius Cassius Usurper of the Roman Empire Reign c. April to July 175 Born c. 130 AD Cyrrhus, Syria Died July 175 AD Egypt Spouse Volusia Vettia Maeciana Issue Avidius Heliodorus Avidius Maecianus Avidia Alexandra Names Gaius Avidius Cassius Regnal name Imperator Caesar Gaius Avidius Cassius Augustus Gentes Cassia Avidia Father Gaius Avidius Heliodorus Mother Julia Cassia Alexandra Occupation Imperial legate Gaius Avidius Cassius ( c. 130 – July 175 AD) was a

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