Date
0193-03-28
Category
Politics
Location
Rome, Italy, Roman Empire
Archive
Event #862
Following the assassination of Emperor Pertinax, the Roman imperial throne was sold to the highest bidder by the Senate. Didius Julianus secured the empire by offering the largest payment to the Praetorian Guard.
This unprecedented auction marked a significant departure from traditional Roman imperial succession and highlighted the increasing corruption and instability within the empire.
Didius Julianus's reign was short-lived, lasting only a few months before he was deposed and executed, reflecting the volatile nature of Roman politics during this period.
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