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Lucius Aurelius Verus (15 December 130 – January/February 169) was Roman emperor from 161 until his death in 169, alongside his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius. He was a member of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty.
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Apr 12, 2024 · Lucius Verus (born Dec. 15, 130—died 169) was a Roman emperor who jointly (161–169) ruled with Marcus Aurelius. Though he enjoyed equal constitutional status and powers, he did not have equal authority, nor did he seem capable of bearing his share of the responsibilities.
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Nov 28, 2016 · Lucius Verus was Roman emperor from 161 to 169 CE. Lucius Verus was Marcus Aurelius ' adopted brother and co-emperor, a man whose time on the throne is overshadowed by the reign of the last of the Five Good Emperors.
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Nov 20, 2023 · Lucius Verus, born on December 15, 130 AD, rose to prominence as a co-emperor alongside Marcus Aurelius during a unique period in Roman history. His reign, often overshadowed by the more celebrated Marcus Aurelius, is nonetheless marked by significant military achievements and challenges.
Jan 18, 2020 · Lucius Verus was the co-emperor of Rome, from 161 AD until 169 AD, with his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius, who is said to be one of Rome’s greatest rulers. Lucius Verus was a Roman emperor who lived during the 2nd century AD.
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The Roman–Parthian War of 161–166 (also called the Parthian War of Lucius Verus [1]) was fought between the Roman and Parthian Empires over Armenia and Upper Mesopotamia. It concluded in 166 after the Romans made successful campaigns into Lower Mesopotamia and Media and sacked Ctesiphon, the Parthian capital.
Life: AD 130 – 169. Name: Lucius Ceionius Commodus. Born on 15 December AD 130 in Rome. Consul AD 154, 161, 167. Became co-emperor on 7 March AD 161. Wife: (1) Annia Aurelia, (2) Galeria Lucilla (one daughter). Died at Altinum, Jan/Feb AD 169.
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