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   Publius Helvius Pertinax (/ ˈ p ɜːr t ɪ n æ k s /, PER-tin-ax; 1 August 126 – 28 March 193) was Roman emperor for the first three months of 193. He succeeded Commodus to become the first emperor during the tumultuous Year of the Five Emperors. Born the son of a freed slave, Pertinax became an officer in the army.

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   Apr 1, 2024 · Publius Helvius Pertinax (born Aug. 1, 126, Liguria [now in Italy]—died March 28, 193) was a Roman emperor from January to March 193. The son of a freed slave, Pertinax taught school, then entered the army, commanding units in Syria, in Britain, and on the Danube and the Rhine.

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   Sep 19, 2013 · Pertinax was Roman Emperor for three months in 193 CE and, as successor to Commodus, it was hoped that he would restore much needed sobriety to the office of emperor. However, the former teacher, as...

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   Was Pertinax a good man?

   • In his Roman History, Cassius Dio wrote, “Pertinax was as excellent and upright man, but he ruled only a very short time, and was then put out of the way by the soldiers.” Pertinax was born on August 1, 126 CE at Alba Pompeia in Liguria to a freed slave Helvius Successus; his mother's name is unknown.

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   Why was Pertinax important?

   • One of Pertinax’s notable military successes occurred during the Parthian campaign under Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Serving as a distinguished military commander, Pertinax demonstrated strategic brilliance in the face of formidable adversaries.

   Emperor Pertinax: First of the Five Roman Emperors

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   Was Pertinax a good emperor?

   • Pertinax would later be deified by the emperor Septimius Severus. His historical reputation has been largely positive, in line with Cassius Dio's assessment.

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   Why did Pertinax join the Roman Empire?

   • Commodus, known for his erratic behavior and extravagant rule, left the Roman Empire in a state of uncertainty. Pertinax, at this juncture, had already established himself as a respected military commander and administrator. Pertinax’s accession to the throne was met with a mixture of hope and skepticism.

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   Dec 1, 2023 · Learn about Pertinax, the Roman emperor who rose from humble beginnings to challenge the corruption and decadence of his predecessor Commodus. Discover how he was killed by the Praetorian Guard after only three months on the throne.

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   Learn about the life and career of Publius Helvius Pertinax, who rose from a former slave to become a senator and a commander in the Roman army. He fought in the Parthian War, the Marcomannic War, and was the first emperor of the \"year of the five emperors\".

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8. historycooperative.org › roman-emperor-publiusRoman Emperor Pertinax | History Cooperative

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   Jul 13, 2020 · Learn about Publius Helvius Pertinax, a former slave who rose to become the emperor of Rome in AD 193. Discover his achievements, controversies, and downfall in this brief biography.

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   Timeline. 1 Aug 125 CE. Birth of Roman Emperor Pertinax. 161 CE. Pertinax enters the military. 1 Jan 193 CE - 28 Mar 193 CE. Reign of Roman Emperor Pertinax. 28 Mar 193 CE. Assassination of Roman Emperor Pertinax. Explore the timline of Pertinax.