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Biographies of Romans (Emperors)

In the history of ancient Rome, appeared many famous figures. Many of them have been remembered as cruel tyrants, eg. Caligula, Nero or Caracalla. Others, on the other hand, became famous as great reformers: Augustus, Claudius, Marcus Aurelius, Diocletian, and Constantine the Great. Also, do not forget about the Roman commanders, who often rescued the Roman state from extermination.

The great creators of Roman culture who also significantly influenced the further development of the world were also remembered. I will present people who have become famous for their great deeds.

Constantius I Chlorus

(31 March 250 - 25 July 306 CE)

Almost everyone knows the achievements of Constantine the Great. However, not everyone knows that Constantine the Great owes the most to his father - a good and efficient emperor who rose to the top of his career almost from scratch. Who was the father of the great emperor? What has he done? Under what circumstances did he receive the purple? How did he end up in a relationship with a saint? What kind of man was Constantius Chlorus?

Constantius I Chlorus

Pertinax

(1 August 126 - 28 March 193 CE)

Pertinax ruled as a Roman emperor for three months in 193 CE. He was the son of an ordinary liberator who, despite his low position, became emperor.

Pertinax

Jovian

(c. 331 - 17 February 364 CE)

Jovian was Roman emperor in the years 363-364 CE. He received power after the death of Emperor Julian the Apostate, when a military council met.

Jovian

Constantius II

(7 August 317 - 3 November 361 CE)

Constantius II was a Roman emperor in the years 337-361 CE, who, after a period of internal struggles, took over the entire country. Opponent of traditional beliefs.

Constantius II

Hadrian

(24 January 76 - 10 July 138 CE)

Hadrian was a Roman emperor in the years 117-138 CE. He is considered one of the best emperors of Rome; belonged to the so-called five good emperors.

Emperor Hadrian

Macrinus

(c. 165 - 8 June 218 CE)

Macrinus was a Roman emperor who ruled in the years 217-218 CE. He was Berber by origin and never sat in the Senate.

Macrinus

Trebonianus Gallus

(206 - 253 CE)

Trebonianus Gallus was a Roman emperor who reigned in the years 251-253 CE. He received power from the hands of the soldiers. He faced invasions and an internal struggle.

Trebonianus Gallus

Theodosius I the Great

(11 January 347 - 17 January 395 CE)

Theodosius I the Great was the last emperor to rule in both parts of the Roman Empire. During his reign, Christianity became the state religion.

Theodosius I the Great

Vitellius

(24 September 15 - 21 December 69 CE)

Vitellius was a Roman emperor in 69 CE in the so-called period of "the year of the four emperors". Defeated by Vespasian in the Battle of Cremona, he was drowned in the Tiber.

Vitellius

Trajan

(18 September 53 - 9 August 117 CE)

Trajan was a Roman emperor from 98-117 CE. He was one of the so-called five good emperors. A brilliant reformer, military commander, good governor.

Trajan

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