Didius Julianus

Also known as Marcus Didius Severus Julianus, Marcus Didius Iulianus, Julian I, Julianus I, Marcus Didius Severus Iulianus

emperor of ancient Rome (193 CE)

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Didius Julianus was a Roman emperor who ruled for only about two months in 193 CE after winning an auction for the throne following the death of his predecessor. His extremely brief reign and the controversial circumstances of his rise to power make him a notable example of the political instability that plagued Rome during this turbulent period.

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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Place of birth: Mediolanum
Place of death: Rome
Spouse: Manlia Scantilla
Child: Didia Clara
Father: Quintus Petronius Didius Severus
Occupation: military personnel
Position held: Roman emperor
Languages spoken: Latin
Noble title: Augustus
Image: DidiusJulianusSest.jpg
Residence: Milan

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Commons category: Didius Iulianus
date of birth: 0133-00-00
date of death: 0193-06-01
relative: Sextus Cornelius Repentinus
manner of death: homicide
name in native language: Didius Julianus
gens: Petronia gens
cause of death: decapitation
last words: But what evil have I done? Whom have I killed?
time period: Principate

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