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   Pertinax. Publius Helvius Pertinax ( / ˈpɜːrtɪnæks /, 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 to the son of a freed slave, Pertinax became an officer in the army.

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   Jul 28, 2024 · 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. He earned distinction during the great invasion by German tribes ...

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   Sep 19, 2013 · Early Life. Pertinax was born on August 1, 126 CE at Alba Pompeia in Liguria to a freed slave Helvius Successus; his mother's name is unknown. He led a truly 'rags to riches' story as his father went from slavery to success and wealth in the wool trade, allowing his son to receive a classical education which, in turn, permitted Pertinax to lead a quiet and uneventful life as a teacher of grammar.

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   Dec 19, 2023 · Learn about the life and reign of Publius Helvius Pertinax, the first Roman emperor with humble origins, who ruled for only 86 days in 193 CE. Discover how he rose from a freedman to a military tribune, consul, and prefect of Rome, and how he was assassinated by the Praetorian Guard.

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   Learn about the life and reign of Publius Helvius Pertinax, the son of a freed slave who became emperor in AD 193 after Commodus' assassination. Discover how he tried to reform the treasury, angered the praetorians, and was killed by them.

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   Jul 13, 2020 · Learn about Publius Helvius Pertinax, a former slave who rose to become the emperor of Rome in AD 193. Discover his achievements, controversies, and downfall in this brief biography.

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   When was Pertinax born?

   • Early Life Pertinax was born on August 1, 126 CE at Alba Pompeia in Liguria to a freed slave Helvius Successus; his mother's name is unknown.

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   How much does Pertinax cost?

   • The Year of Five Emperors: Part 1: Pertinax by Eckert, Robert N, published by Bookside Press (2023) $13.82 Les Propriétaires Soldés Et Les Locataires Libérés Sans Crise by Pertinax, Docteur, published by Hachette Livre Bnf (2017) $11.95 Pertinax: The Son of a Slave Who Became Roman Emperor by Elliott, Simon, published by Greenhill Books (2020)

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   Why was Pertinax important?

   • Pertinax was successful in establishing defenses for his provinces, ensuring that peace and order would be maintained. Pertinax served as governor of Syria, a strategically important province in the Roman East, during the years 178 and 181. His son, Publius, was likely born there as well.

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   Was Pertinax a good emperor?

   • Pertinax would later be deified by the emperor Septimius Severus. His historical reputation has been largely positive, in line with Cassius Dio's assessment. His career before becoming emperor is documented in the Historia Augusta and confirmed in many places by existing inscriptions.

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8. romanempirehistory.com › emperor-pertinaxEmperor Pertinax: First of the Five Roman Emperors

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   Dec 1, 2023 · Learn about Pertinax, the Roman emperor who rose from humble beginnings to challenge the corruption and decadence of his predecessor Commodus. Discover how he was killed by the Praetorian Guard after only three months on the throne.