Roman Rulers

Septimius Severus

the African

Century2nd c. AD

DynastySeveran

Reign18 years

OriginAfrica

DeathNatural

ReligionPagan

Septimius Severus was a Roman emperor of the Severan dynasty active in the 2nd c. AD originally from Africa. Held power for 18 years and died of natural causes.

Historical Note

First African-born emperor. Died at York during a campaign in Britain.

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