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- 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 the events of the Crisis of the Third Century, which included nearly fifty years of civil war, foreign invasion, and the collapse of the monetary economy.
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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.
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 ...
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).
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Jul 31, 2020 · Alexander Severus first came to prominence when Elagabalus proclaimed him Caesar (junior emperor) in AD 221. It was when he became Caesar, that the boy Alexianus assumed the name Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander.
Oct 13, 2022 · Alexander Severus, also called Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus, was a Roman Emperor who was the last emperor of the Severan dynasty. He reigned over the Roman Empire from 222 to 235.
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. 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.
Aug 10, 2023 · Severus Alexander ruled as Roman emperor from 222 to 235 CE. Learn about him, his history, and his impact on the city of Rome here.
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