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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.

Marcus Aurelius

(26 April 121 - 17 March 180 CE)

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor who ruled in 161-180 CE. He was one of the most outstanding and educated emperors of Rome.

Marcus Aurelius

Antoninus Pius

(19 September 86 - 7 March 161 CE)

Antoninus Pius was a Roman emperor in the years 138 - 161 CE. The period of his reign is a time of prosperity and peace, often called Pax Romana.

Antoninus Pius

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

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

Domitian

(24 October 51 - 18 September 96 CE)

Domitian was a Roman emperor in the years 81-96 CE. He became famous for the persecution of Christians and autocratic governments. Son of Vespasian and brother of Titus.

Domitian

Titus Flavius

(30 December 39 - 13 September 81 CE)

Titus Flavius was a Roman emperor in 79-81 CE. He ended the Jewish war. During his reign, there was also the eruption of Vesuvius.

Titus Flavius

Nero

(15 December 37 – 9 June 68 CE)

Nero was the Roman emperor ruling in the years 54-68 CE. He is known in history as a tyrant. He was considered the first emperor persecuting Christians.

Nero

Marcus Salvius Otho

(28 April 32 - 16 April 69 CE)

Marcus Salvius Otho, after the murder of Galba, became the Roman emperor as a candidate of praetorians. He was the emperor from January to April 69 CE.

Marcus Salvius Otho

Nerva

(8 November 30 - 27 January 98 CE)

Nerva was a Roman emperor in the years 96-98 CE. The progenitor of the Antonine dynasty, which gave Rome five good emperors. He adopted Trajan.

Nerva

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

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