Aurelianus
2 of the 7 encyclopedias on this shelf carry an entry for Aurelianus. Both are reproduced below, so you can see where they agree and where they differ.
1000 Classical Characters (1900)
Emperor of Rome, was austere and cruel in the execution of the laws and in his treatment of his soldiers. He was famous for his military character, and his expedition against Zenobia , queen of Palmyra , gained him great honors. It is said that in his various battles he killed 800 men with his own hand. He was assassinated near Byzantium, A. D. 275. Aurellius, M. Antoninus . Surnamed The Philosopher, possessed all the virtues which should adorn the character of a prince. He raised t the imperial dignity his brother L. Verus, who e dissipation and voluptuousness were as conspicuous as the moderation of the philosopher. During their reign the Quadi, Parthians , and Marcomanni were defeated. Verus died of apoplexy, and Antoninus sur vived him eight years, dying in his sixty-fi.st year, after a reign of nineteen years and ten days.
Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)
2026 Editor's Note: This page uses language about other peoples, religions, or nationalities that was commonplace when the book was published and is offensive by today's standards. The text has been left exactly as it was printed, rather than cut or softened, so that the historical record — including how ordinary such language once was — is preserved. (Ed: ET 2026-07-22) Emperor of Rome, of humble origin, was born about 212 A. D., rose to the highest rank in the army, and on the death of Claudius II . (270) was chosen Emperor. He delivered Italy from the barbarians (Alemanni and Marcomanni), and conquered the famous Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra. He followed up his victories by the reformation of abuses, and the restoration throughout the empire of order and regularity. He lost his life, A. D. 275, by assassination , when heading an expedition against the Persians.