Aurelius (Spanish: Aurelio) (c. 740 – 774) is the King of Asturias from 768 to his death.

Born in León, he is the son of Fruela (son of Peter of Cantabria); nephew of Alfonso I of Asturias; and a cousin of his predecessor, Fruela the Cruel.

His brother, Bermudo I, later reigns as king 789 – 791.