Roman Senate's Brief New Emperor

Pertinax was proclaimed Roman Emperor by the Senate following the assassination of Commodus. His accession marked a brief attempt to restore discipline and order in the empire after a period of decline.

Despite his efforts at reform, Pertinax's rule was short-lived, ending with his murder by the Praetorian Guard. His accession is noted as a pivotal moment leading to the Year of the Five Emperors.