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    Publius Helvius Pertinax (/ ˈ p ɜːr t ɪ n æ k s /, PER-tin-ax; 1 August 126 – 28 March 193) was Roman emperor for the first three months of 193. He succeeded Commodus to become the first emperor during the tumultuous Year of the Five Emperors. Born the son of a freed slave, Pertinax became an officer in the army.

  2. Publius Helvius Pertinax (born Aug. 1, 126, Liguria [now in Italy]—died March 28, 193) was a Roman emperor from January to March 193. The son of a freed slave, Pertinax taught school, then entered the army, commanding units in Syria, in Britain, and on the Danube and the Rhine.

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  3. Sep 19, 2013 · Pertinax was Roman Emperor for three months in 193 CE and, as successor to Commodus, it was hoped that he would restore much needed sobriety to the office of emperor. However, the former teacher, as...

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    Publius Helvius Pertinax (126-193): Roman general and emperor. His reign marks the beginning of the "year of the five emperors".

  6. Life: AD 126 – 193. Name: Publius Helvius Pertinax. Born on 1 August AD 126 at Alba Pompeia in Liguria. Consul AD 120, 139, 140, 145. Became emperor on 1 January AD 193. Wife: Flavia Titiana (one son; Publius HelviusPertinax; one daughter; name unknown. Died in Rome on 28 March AD 193.

  7. Dec 1, 2023 · Born in 126 AD in Alba Pompeia, Emperor Pertinax navigated the complex political landscape of Rome to ascend to the imperial throne in 193 AD. His reign, though short-lived, was marked by attempts at reform and a tragic end.

  8. Jul 13, 2020 · Having so regained the trust of the emperor, Pertinax was given the post of proconsul of province of Africa in AD 188. Then, once more for his ability to keep difficult situations under control, Pertinax was made city prefect of Rome in AD 189, winning a second consulship in AD 192.

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