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What prestigious Roman title did Odaenathus hold by 258?

  • Consularis

  • Legatus

  • Praetor

  • Tribune

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The answer is "Consularis". Odaenathus was granted the prestigious Roman title of Consularis by the emperor Valerian in 258. This title indicated that he had consular power and authority, a significant honor bestowed upon him in recognition of his military victories against the Sassanid Persians and his efforts to maintain stability in the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire.
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