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t. e. 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. Verus' succession together with Marcus Aurelius marked the first time that the Roman Empire was ruled by more than one emperor ...
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Jun 13, 2024 · Lucius Verus 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. Lucius was the son of a senator, Lucius Ceionius
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Nov 28, 2016 · Definition. 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. In the final years of the Pax Romana, a period of almost two centuries of relative peace and stability following the ...
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Jan 18, 2020 · Lucius Verus (or Lucius Aurelius Verus in full) was originally born as Lucius Ceionius Commodus on the 15th of December, 130 AD. His father, a senator, was also named Lucius Ceionius Commodus, while his mother was a Roman noblewoman by the name of Avidia Plautia. While little is known about Avidia, we have more information about Lucius’ father.
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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.
Emperor Lucius Verus, with the birthname Lucius Ceionius Commodus, was born on 15 December AD 130, the son of a man of the same name whom Hadrian adopted as his successor. When his father died, Hadrian adopted Antoninus Pius instead with the requirement that he, in turn, should adopt Marcus Aurelius (Hadrian’s nephew) and the boy Ceionius.
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Lucius Aurelius Verus 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. Verus' succession together with Marcus Aurelius marked the first time that the Roman Empire was ruled by more than one emperor simultaneously, an increasingly common occurrence in the later history of the Empire.
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