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Roman History (192-235 C.E.)
History of Rome: Severan Dynasty
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Classics
10th Grade
03/21/2009

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Publius Helvius Pertinax
Definition
Emperor succeeding Commodus
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Marcus Didius Julianus
Definition
Old wealthy senator nominated by Praetorians after they assassinated Pertinax
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1. Gaius Pescennius Niger
2. Clodius Albinus
3. Septimus Severus
Definition
Three contenders for the throne after Julianus took the throne
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Septimius Severus
Definition
Successor to Pertinax
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Bassianus (Caracalla)
Definition
Son to Septimus Severus whom he made Caesar
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Leptis Magna, Africa
Definition
Birthplace of Septimus Severus
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Gaius Fulvius Plautianus
Definition
Appointed Commander-in-chief of Italian forces by Septimus severus
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Eburaceum (modern day York)
Definition
Place of Septimus Severus' death
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Caledonian
Definition
People with whom Caracalla made peace upon Septimus Severus' death
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Geta
Definition
Brother to Caracalla whom he had assassinated
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Constitio Antoninia
Definition
Law passed by Caracalla conferring Roman citizenship to all in the empire
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1. Germanic War
2. Parthian Wars
Definition
Two wars in the empire during Caracalla's reign
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Alexander the Great
Definition
Greek leader of whom Caracalla thought himself to be a reincarnate
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Carrhae
Definition
Place where Caracalla was assassinated
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Marcus Opellinus Macrinus
Definition
Assassin of Caracalla
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Diadumenianus
Definition
Son of Macrinus whom he named emperor
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Julia Maesa
Definition
Woman who led Severan forces to regain control by defeating and Killing both Macrinus and Diadumenianus
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Elagabalus
Definition
Seated as emperor after Julia Maesa defeated Macrinus and Diadumenianus
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Heliogabalus
Definition
Sun god of Emesa; Elagabalus changed his name to this
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Assassination by Praetorian Guard
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Form of Elagabalus' death
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Severus Alexander
Definition
Successor to Elagabalus/Heliogabalus
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Domitius Ulpianus (Ulpian)
Definition
Praetorian Praefect murdered in the palace in 228 (during Severus Alexander's reign)
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