Avidius Cassius

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Gaius Avidius Cassius (c. 130 - July 175) was a Roman general and usurper who briefly ruled Egypt and Syria in 175. He was the son of Gaius Avidius Heliodorus, a noted orator who was Prefect of Egypt from 137 to 142 under Hadrian, and wife Junia Cassia Alexandra. His birthplace is uncertain but he called Alexandria his 'paternal city' which may suggest he was born there.