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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.
- Fulvia Pia
- Publius Septimius Geta
- 9 April 193 – 4 February 211
- Didius Julianus
3 days ago · Septimius Severus (born April 11, 145/146, Leptis Magna, Tripolitania [now in Libya]—died Feb. 4, 211, Eboracum, Britain [now York, Eng.]) was a Roman emperor from 193 to 211. He founded a personal dynasty and converted the government into a military monarchy. His reign marks a critical stage in the development of the absolute despotism that ...
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Apr 11, 2011 · Lucius Septimius Severus was Roman emperor from April 193 to February 211 CE. He was of Libyan descent from Lepcis Magna and came from a locally prominent Punic family who had a history of rising to senatorial as well as consular status. His first visit to Rome was around 163 CE during the reign of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus.
Septimius Severus: The First African Emperor of Rome | History Cooperative. Daniel Kershaw | Ancient Civilizations, Decline of Rome, Roman Empire | February 19, 2024. Lucius Septimus Severus was the 13 th emperor of the Roman Empire (from 193 to 211 AD), and quite uniquely, was its first ruler who hailed from Africa.
Nov 17, 2023 · November 17, 2023. 7 min read. Septimius Severus, a pivotal figure in Roman history, ascended to the imperial throne during a turbulent period marked by political instability and military conflicts. His reign, spanning from 193 to 211 AD, left an indelible mark on the Roman Empire .
Septimius Severus bolstered the Roman Empire’s stability with significant military reforms. Through strategic fortifications, he fortified empire borders against external threats. His rulership, notable for its length, marked a period of critical expansion and security.
Septimus Severus was a successful emperor and achieved numerous short term goals, but some historians argue that ultimately his reign marked an important stage in Rome's decline. Severus created a ‘military monarchy’, marginalized the Senate and his expansion of the army weakened the economy.
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