Historical Events tagged with "praetorian guards"
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Politics & Government
Praetorian Guards Sell Throne to Didius Julianus
March 28th, 193 1832 years ago
The Praetorian Guards auctioned the Roman throne after killing Emperor Pertinax, leading to a bidding war. Didius Julianus won the bid, offering the highest amount to the guards, effectively purchasing the imperial title amid chaos and power struggles within Rome.
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