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Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander [1] (1 October 208 – 21/22 March 235), also known as Alexander Severus, [2] was Roman emperor from 222 until 235. The last emperor from the Severan dynasty, he succeeded his slain cousin Elagabalus in 222, at the age of 13. Alexander himself was eventually assassinated, and his death marked the beginning of ...
- 13 March 222 – 22 March 235
- Julia Avita Mamaea
- Uncertain, possibly Marcus Julius Gessius Marcianus
- Maximinus Thrax
Apr 8, 2024 · Severus Alexander (born 209, Phoenicia [now in Lebanon]—died 235, Gaul) was a Roman emperor from ad 222 to 235, whose weak rule collapsed in the civil strife that engulfed the empire for the next 50 years.
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Oct 28, 2013 · Alexander Severus was the second youngest Roman emperor ever. A Young Emperor. With the death of Elagabalus, Alexianus, who had assumed the name Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, was confirmed by the Roman Senate as emperor making him the second youngest to ever sit on the throne (second only to Elagabalus).
- Donald L. Wasson
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Apr 19, 2024 · Learn about Severus Alexander, the Roman emperor from 222 to 235, who faced Persian and German threats and was killed by a rebellion. Find out his biography, family, reign, and legacy in this comprehensive entry.
Alexander Severus (born 209, Phoenicia [now in Lebanon]—died 235, Gaul) Roman emperor from ad 222 to 235, whose weak rule collapsed in the civil strife that engulfed the empire for the next 50 years. Why is Alexander Severus important? During his reign, Alexander Severus pursued a policy of peace and diplomacy with Rome’s enemies.
Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander (1 October 208 – 21/22 March 235), also known as Alexander Severus, was Roman emperor from 222 until 235. The last emperor from the Severan dynasty, he succeeded his slain cousin Elagabalus in 222, at the age of 13.
Jul 31, 2020 · Learn about the life and reign of Alexander Severus, the last of the Severan dynasty of Roman emperors. He faced civil wars, foreign invasions and religious reforms in his turbulent rule from AD 222 to AD 235.
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