Date
0209-12-19
Category
Politics
Location
Rome, Italy, Roman Empire
Archive
Event #881
Publius Septimius Geta, son of Emperor Septimius Severus, was granted the title of Augustus, marking him as co-emperor alongside his father and brother Caracalla. This political move aimed to solidify the Severan dynasty's power within the empire.
The elevation of Geta was significant as it reflected internal power-sharing dynamics in the ruling family and foreshadowed subsequent rivalries between the brothers. Rome remained the center of imperial authority during this time.
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