Date
0193-04-09
Category
Politics
Location
Leptis Magna, Levant, Roman Empire
Archive
Event #863
Septimius Severus was proclaimed emperor by his troops following the death of Emperor Pertinax. This marked the beginning of the Severan dynasty and significant changes in Roman imperial rule.
Severus consolidated his power through military strength and eventually secured control over Rome. His reign established new precedents for the role of the military in political affairs.
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