How was Claudius Gothicus related to his successor Quintillus?
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Brother
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Claudius Gothicus' brother, Quintillus, succeeded him as Roman Emperor in 270 AD following his death from disease during a campaign against the Goths. However, Quintillus' reign was short-lived as he was defeated and killed by Aurelian, another prominent military figure who was acclaimed as emperor by his troops.
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