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  1. Julia Avita Mamaea or Julia Mamaea (14 or 29 August around 182 – March 21/22 235) was a Christian Syrian noble woman and member of the Severan dynasty. She was the mother of Roman emperor Alexander Severus and remained one of his chief advisors throughout his reign.

  2. Julia Mamaea (died 235) was the mother of the Roman emperor Severus Alexander and the dominant power in his regime. Mamaea was the daughter of Julia Maesa and niece of the former emperor Septimius Severus.

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  3. Julia Mamaea was a Roman empress who ruled with her son Severus Alexander after overthrowing Elagabalus. She was the daughter of Julia Maesa and Julius Avitus, and the aunt of Julia Domna, the wife of Septimius Severus.

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  5. Julia Mamaea was a Syrian noblewoman who became the mother of the Roman emperor Severus Alexander. She rose to power by plotting against Macrinus and Elagabalus, but her influence led to her son's downfall and death.

  6. Julia Avita Mamaea, mother of Emperor Severus Alexander, was probably born between 184 and 191 0). The younger daughter of Consul C. Julius Avitus and Julia Maesa, niece of the formidable Julia Domna, and widow of Gessius Marcianus, Julia Mamaea became the most influential woman in the Roman.

  7. May 20, 2024 · Overview. Julia Avita Mamaea. Quick Reference. Younger daughter of Julia Maesa, wife of Gessius Marcianus, was mother of Severus Alexander and became Augusta on his accession (ad 222).

  8. www.livius.org › articles › personJulia Mamaea - Livius

    Julia Mamaea (after 180-235): empress of the Roman empire, mother of the emperor Severus Alexander (r. 222-235). Julia Mamaea was born on the 14th or 29th of August of an unknown year after 180. She was the second daughter of Gaius Julius Avitus Alexianus and Julia Maesa and a younger sister of Julia Soaemias.