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   Sep 8, 2019 · It has been widely claimed on the internet that the Roman emperor Septimius Severus (ruled 193 – 211 AD) was a black man. For instance, a blog post published on the site Rasta Livewire on 25 September 2010 describes Septimius Severus as “first black African-born Emperor of Rome” and declares that it is important for black people today to ...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Septimius_SeverusSeptimius Severus - Wikipedia

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   Lucius Septimius Severus ( Latin pronunciation: [ˈluːkiʊs ˈsɛptɪmʊs sɛˈweːrʊs]; 11 April 145 – 4 February 211) was a Roman politician who served as emperor from 193 to 211. He was born in Leptis Magna (present-day Al-Khums, Libya) in the Roman province of Africa. [5] [6] As a young man he advanced through the customary succession ...

4. historycooperative.org › septimus-severus-romanSeptimius Severus: The First African Emperor of Rome ...

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   Septimius Severus was a Roman emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD. He was born in what is now modern-day Libya and is often considered the founder of the Severan dynasty. Severus came from a wealthy equestrian family and rose through the ranks of the Roman military. He is known for several significant accomplishments during his reign such as ...

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6. www.history.co.uk › article › severus-rome’s-firstSeverus: Rome’s first African Emperor | Sky HISTORY TV Channel

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   Ancient History Black History. In AD 193, Lucius Septimius Severus was named ruler of the Roman Empire and in doing so became Rome’s first African Emperor. After emerging victorious from a period of civil war, Severus expanded the border of the empire to new heights, ushered in a period of imperial transformation and founded a dynasty.

7. historyhogs.com › was-septimius-severus-a-blackWas Septimius Severus A Black Roman Emperor? - History Hogs

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   Aug 29, 2023 · Septimius Severus was the first African-Roman Emperor. Septimius Severus, a trailblazer in Roman history, is the Empire’s first Emperor born in Africa. His roots trace back to Leptis Magna, an ancient Phoenician city nestled within the borders of modern-day Libya. This coastal city, known for its vibrant cultural tapestry, significantly ...

8. theconversation.com › challenging-the-whiteness-ofChallenging the whiteness of classics – remembering the Black ...

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   Feb 3, 2022 · Septimius Severus was an emperor who was born in Roman Africa. ... Black Romans were central to Classical culture and not as an exceptional few or as slaves or servants. They were soldiers and ...

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   Was Septimius Severus a black man?

   • It has been widely claimed on the internet that the Roman emperor Septimius Severus (ruled 193 – 211 AD) was a black man.

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   Who was Septimius Severus?

   • Septimius Severus was a Roman emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD. He was born in what is now modern-day Libya and is often considered the founder of the Severan dynasty. Severus came from a wealthy equestrian family and rose through the ranks of the Roman military.

   Septimius Severus: The First African Emperor of Rome

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   Did Septimius Severus come from Africa?

   • Severus’s depiction in marble busts and coins aligns with the artistic conventions of his time, showcasing him in a manner similar to other Roman Emperors. While Septimius Severus’s lineage is an intricate blend of Italian Roman and Phoenician heritage, his ancestry doesn’t seem to include roots from sub-Saharan Africa.

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   Was Septimius Severus an aristocratic Emperor?

   • Therefore, whilst the origins and ancestry of the emperor Septimius Severus were undoubtedly different from his predecessors, many of whom had been born in Italy or Spain, he was still very much born into an aristocratic Roman culture and framework, even if it was a “provincial” one.

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10. rome.us › roman-emperors › septimius-severusSeptimius Severus: The Legendary Roman Emperor - Rome.us

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    Septimius Severus. Lucius Septimius Severus was a Roman emperor from 193 to 211 AD. He was of Libyan descent from Lepcis Magna and came from a prominent local Punic family, which in the past held both senatorial and consular status. He visited Rome for the first time in 163 during the reign of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus.