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Severus Alexander

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Also known as Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, Alexianus Bassianus, Alexander Severus, Alexander Mammaeae, Alexander of Mammaea, Alexianus, Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexianus

Roman Emperor (208-235)

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Severus Alexander was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 208 to 235 CE during a turbulent period in imperial history. He is remembered as one of the last relatively stable rulers before Rome entered a prolonged crisis marked by political instability and frequent changes in leadership.

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Ancient Rome
Place of death
Mogontiacum
Father
Caracalla
Occupation
politician
Position held
Roman consul
Languages spoken
Latin
Image
Alexander Severus Musei Capitolini MC471.jpg
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Commons category
Alexander Severus
date of birth
0208-00-00
date of death
0235-03-19
topic's main category
Category:Severus Alexander
manner of death
homicide
place of burial
Rome
name in native language
Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexandrus
has works in the collection
Yale University Art Gallery
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Encyclopedic overview

DynastySeveran Father Uncertain, possibly Gessius Marcianus Elagabalus (adoptive)

MotherJulia Avita Mamaea

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