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Also known as Publius Septimius Geta, Lucius Septimius Bassianus, Geta Publius Septimius, Geta Lucius Septimius, P. Septimius Geta, P. Sept. Geta, L. Septimius Geta, L. Sept. Geta

Roman emperor from 209 to 211

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Publius Septimius Geta was a male Roman emperor and consul from Ancient Rome. Born in 189 in either Rome or Milan, he was the son of Septimius Severus and Julia Domna, and a member of the Severan dynasty. His sibling was Caracalla. Geta practiced ancient Roman religion and spoke Latin.

He died on December 26, 211, in Rome. His manner of death was homicide, as he was killed by Caracalla. Geta is buried at Castel Sant'Angelo. He is mentioned in the work *The History of the Kings of Britain*.

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DynastySeveran FatherSeptimius Severus MotherJulia Domna

Publius Septimius Geta (/ˈɡɛtə/ GHET-ə; 7 March 189 – 26 December 211) was Roman emperor with his father Septimius Severus and older brother Caracalla from 209 to 211. Severus died in February 211 and intended for his sons to rule together, but proving incapable of sharing power, Geta was murdered in December of that year.

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