Roman Emperors

By Cortney Becker
  • 475 BCE

    Romulus Augustulus

    His full name is Flavious Momyllus Romulus Augustulus. Was Emperor from 475 to 476. His son ruled Italy for 12 months. Also elevated throne on October 31.
  • 474 BCE

    Zeno

    Born in Isauria and died April 9. Emperor from 474 to 476. Was troubled by revolts.
  • 457 BCE

    Leo 1

    Leo 1
    Emperor from 457 to 474. Also Aspar expected to use him as a puppet ruler. Six years later he installed Anthemius as Western Emperor.
  • 457 BCE

    Leo 2

    Leo 2
    Leo 2 was Emperor of the east. Grandson of Leo 1. He also was Emperor then his grandfather was Co - Emperor. Leo was Co - Emperor on February 9.
  • 363 BCE

    Jovian

    Born C. 331 and died February 17. Emperor from 363 to 364. He helped rank a senior staff officer.
  • 361 BCE

    Julian

    Julian
    Emperor from AD 361 to 363. In 350 was the death of his brother. Role in Battle of Ctesiphon.
  • 351 BCE

    Gallus

    Gallus
    Gallus got married on March 15, 351. His father was his half brother. Gallus got stripped from his powers.
  • 308 BCE

    Vespasian

    Born November 17 and died June 24. In 39 AD Titus was born. Galbas murder was on January 15.
  • 282 BCE

    Carus

    Carus
    Emperor from 282 to 283. He served as perfect of the guard. Carus got struck by lightning and his sons succeeded him.
  • 276 BCE

    Florian

    Born August 19 and died September 9. Also Emperor from June to September of 276.
  • 250 BCE

    Maximian

    Emperor from AD 286 to 306. Also continued to govern Italy, Spain, and Africa.
  • 249 BCE

    Philip

    Philip
    Philip was an excellent administrator. He was Emperor from 244 to 249. In 249 their armies met near Verona.
  • 232 BCE

    Probus

    Born AD 232 and died 282. Emperor from AD 276 to 282. The son of Balkan military officer.
  • 198 BCE

    Caracalla

    Caracalla
    Caracalla was Emperor from 198 to 217. Was one of the most bloodthirsty tyrants. Also gave free Roman Citizenship.
  • 96 BCE

    Nerva

    Nerva
    Nerva was Emperor from September 18, 96 to January 98. Keynote of Nerva's regime was (100 of 174) words. Also Nerva was a member of the Distinguished Senatorial Family.
  • 69 BCE

    Otho

    Otho
    Otho was Emperor from January to April 69 and ruled for 10 years. In 68 he joined rebellion against Nero.
  • 37 BCE

    Nero

    Nero
    Nero was the fifth Emperor and he became infamous for his personal debaucheries and extravagances. Also he was born Dec. 15, 37 CE. Nero died June 9, 68 CE.
  • 27 BCE

    Augustus

    Augustus
    Augustus was born Sept. 23, 63 BCE. He died Aug. 19, 14 CE. The next five Emperors were his brothers. Julius Caesar was his great-uncle and adopted father.