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Aurelian was born in the city of Sirmium in September 9, probably in the year AD 214 or AD 215. He came from a humble background, his father was working in farm for a senator name Aurelius and his mother was a priestess of a temple of Sol Invictus in her village. He joined the Roman Army at a young age and rose through the ranks. He was distinguished for his military prowess. It is claimed that he served in a garrison of 300 men and they intercepted a raid by the Sarmatians when they crossed into the region of Illyricum and it is alleged that he killed hundreds of barbarians over several days. He is then said to have served as a military Tribune of a legion in Gaul and he participated in the destruction of the Franks during their invasions in the 250's.

Aurelian was born in the city of Sirmium in September 9, probably in the year AD 214 or AD 215. He came from a humble background, his father was working in farm for a senator name Aurelius and his mother was a priestess of a temple of Sol Invictus in her village. He joined the Roman Army at a young age and rose through the ranks. He was distinguished for his military prowess. It is claimed that he served in a garrison of 300 men and they intercepted a raid by the Sarmatians when they crossed into the region of Illyricum and it is alleged that he killed hundreds of barbarians over several days. He is then said to have served as a military Tribune of a legion in Gaul and he participated in the destruction of the Franks during their invasions in the 250's.

As a Tribune, he was first known for his ruthlessness and strictness in discipline to his legionaries. Then he was made a envoy to the Sassanid Persians where he is said to have received gifts from the Persian King. Emperor Valerian promoted Aurelian to 'Inspector of the Military Camps'. A man doubted by modern historians to have existed, Ulpius Crinitus was said to have been the Dux (leader) of the Illyrian and Thracian Border under Valerian. Aurelian was made his deputy. Crinitus supposedly adopted him after Aurelian was proved to have been a good deputy by crushing raids by the Goths and enriching the provinces with the spoils of war. He announced his adoption of Aurelian and the Emperor gave his blessing. Ulpius Crinitus was of the Ulpia gens, the family of which the Emperor Trajan came from.  

As a Tribune, he was first known for his harsh discipline to his legionaries. Then he was made a envoy to the Sassanid Persians where he is said to have received gifts from the Persian King. Emperor Valerian promoted Aurelian to 'Inspector of the Military Camps'. A man doubted by modern historians to have existed, Ulpius Crinitus was said to have been the Dux (leader) of the Illyrian and Thracian Border under Valerian. Aurelian was made his deputy. Crinitus supposedly adopted him after Aurelian was proved to have been a good deputy by crushing raids by the Goths and enriching the provinces with the spoils of war. He announced his adoption of Aurelian and the Emperor gave his blessing. Ulpius Crinitus was of the Ulpia gens, the family of which the Emperor Trajan came from.  

After the death of Valerian, he served the Emperors Gallienus and Claudius II. He was in command of the wars against the Goths and the Herculi. He was then put in charge of a large and elite Cavalry force and then was put in charge of mopping up operations in the Balkans against the Goths who were defeated by Claudius II.

After the death of Valerian, he served the Emperors Gallienus and Claudius II. He was in command of the wars against the Goths and the Herculi. He was then put in charge of a large and elite Cavalry force and then was put in charge of mopping up operations in the Balkans against the Goths who were defeated by Claudius II.