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Publius Atilius Aebutianus

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name	Publius Atilius Aebutianus
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birth_date	Unknown
birth_place	Asseria, Dalmatia
death_date	188 CE
death_place	Rome, Roman Empire
allegiance	Roman Empire
branch	Praetorian Guard
serviceyears	185–188
rank	Praetorian prefect
commands	Praetorian Guard

Publius Atilius Aebutianus (died 188 CE) was a Roman equestrian officer who served as Praetorian prefect during the reign of Emperor Commodus, from 185 until his death. He succeeded Sextus Tigidius Perennis and was later executed by the emperor's chamberlain, Marcus Aurelius Cleander.

Early Life and Career

Aebutianus was likely born in Asseria, a town in Dalmatia (modern-day Croatia). His prominence is attested by an inscription from Asseria, honoring him as patronus of the town, indicating his high status and influence.

Praetorian Prefect

Aebutianus was appointed praetorian prefect in 185 CE, following the execution of his predecessor, Perennis. The praetorian prefect commanded the elite Praetorian Guard, the emperor's personal bodyguard, and played a central role in imperial administration.

Downfall and death

In 188 CE, Aebutianus was implicated in a conspiracy involving Lucius Antistius Burrus, a senator and former praetorian prefect. The emperor's chamberlain, Cleander, accused Aebutianus of plotting to depose Commodus. He was executed on Cleander’s orders, after which Cleander assumed control of the Praetorian Guard.

Legacy

Aebutianus is primarily known through inscriptions from Asseria, which attest to his high status. His brief tenure as praetorian prefect illustrates the volatile nature of Roman imperial politics under Commodus.

References

Bekavac, S., & Glavaš, I. (2011). The Atilii in Asseria. Prilozi Instituta za Arheologiju u Zagrebu, 28, 123–132. https://hrcak.srce.hr/123057
Birley, A. (1989). ''Septimius Severus: The African Emperor''. Yale University Press.
Historia Augusta, "Commodus", 6.12.
Historia Augusta, "Helvius Pertinax", 3.7.
Bekavac, S., & Glavaš, I. (2011). The Atilii in Asseria. Prilozi Instituta za Arheologiju u Zagrebu, 28, 123–132. https://hrcak.srce.hr/123057

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