Historical Events tagged with "septimius"

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Politics & Government

Civil Strife Following Septimius Severus' Death

February 4th, 211 1814 years ago

The death of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus in Eboracum left the Roman Empire in turmoil. While preparing for a campaign against the Caledonians, Severus passed away, leaving his two sons, Caracalla and Geta, in control of the empire. This situation escalated tensions between the brothers, despite their father's instructions to maintain peace. Their conflicting ambitions laid the groundwork for a violent power struggle in the years to come.

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