Roman Emperors

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  • 63 BCE

    Augustus Caesar

    Augustus Caesar
  • Period: 27 BCE to 14

    Augustus Caesar

    Ruled from 27 B.C.E to 14 CE. He was the first emperor of Rome, and was best known for declaring war on, and killing Cleopatra.
  • 14

    Caligula

    Caligula
  • Period: 14 to 37

    Tiberius

    He was ruler after Augustus, and adopted his son, and then proceeded to have his own kid, Julius Caesar. He also was forced to divorce his beloved wife who he was in love with, and made to marry another, who he laothed.
  • Period: 37 to 68

    Caligula

    He started to rule not quite when he was 25. He eventually got a deadly disease, which made him mentally unstable. He was very obsessed with his horse, and would practice unsettling and in-human faces in the mirror. He later commit suicide in 68.
  • Period: 41 to 54

    Claudius

    Claudius was seen as dimwitted by everybody, including his own mother. He drooled, limped, and would slur his words. But he had an interest in History and loved to write about it. Proving everybody wrong about his stupidity.
  • 54

    Nero

    Nero
  • Period: 54 to 68

    Nero

    Nero is one of the most infamous emperors. He killed off many Christians, and was behind many political deaths. While Rome burned, Nero just played on his lyre, as if nothing was happening.
  • Period: 68 to 69

    Galba

    Galba was a man who had a reputation for cruelty and ruthlessness. Before he was the emperor, he was a leader of a troop in upper Germany. But he only served less than seven months. He later commit suicide due to "financial embarrassment" (why is this a thing?)
  • 69

    Otho

    Otho
  • Period: 69 to 69

    Otho

    He only ruled for seven months. He was considered to be one of Nero's close friends. He eventually fell in love with Poppaea, and was later murdered.
  • Period: 69 to 69

    Vitellius

    Just as the other two men to rule before him, Vitellius did not rule very long. He married twice. Once to Petronania, and again to Galeria Fundana. He eventually was murdered by a guard, who was thought to be on his side.
  • Period: 69 to 79

    Vespasian

    Vespasian was the last of the Emperors to rule in 69 C.E. Unlike the other emperors, Vespasian died of natural causes. He married Flavia Domitilla. After she had passed away, he remarried to Caenis.
  • Period: 79 to 81

    Titus

    Titus was very well liked, and popular among the people. Before he became emperor, he was a military emperor. He died of poisoning.
  • Period: 81 to 96

    Domitian

    He ruled after his brother, Titus. He was also very well liked, and popular. He didn't do very much for the people, although he was peaceful. He was murdered by people closest to him.
  • Period: 96 to 98

    Nerva

    Nerva was, again, a very peaceful ruler. He took inspiration from the others' stability and happiness. He helped establish the "Golden Era" of Rome.
  • Period: 98 to 117

    Trajan

    Trajan was known as the “benevolent ruler”. Meaning he was well meaning and very kind. He created building projects that were for the greater good of Rome. He even created a new road system for Rome.
  • Period: 117 to 138

    Hadrian

    Hadrian was best known for his renovation projects for Rome. Again, he was a very peaceful person. He also created the "Hadrian's Wall" in northern Britain.
  • Period: 138 to 161

    Antonius Pius

    Antonius was a very compassionate man. He later in time became a part of the five good emperors. He only ever sought power for the sake of his people. He also lived a lot longer than people expected. Making him one of the oldest Roman Emperors.
  • Period: 161 to 180

    Marcus Aurelius

    Marcus was the last of the "Five Good Emperors". He was very smart, and was introduced to philosophy at a very young age. He also had a very stoic view on life.
  • Period: 161 to 169

    Lucius Verus

    Lucius was the adopted brother of Marcus. He actually co-ruled with Marcus, although he was not very favored. Lucius felt very overshadowed by his brother Marcus, so he was a little jealous.
  • Period: 180 to 192

    Commodus

    As the five good emperors came to an end, so did the Roman peace. This century brought a lot of war and death. Commodus was VERY convinced that he was the reincarnation of the demi-god Hercules.
  • Period: 193 to 211

    Septimius Severus

    Septimus was a man who LOVED power. Almost as soon as he became the emperor, he went on a killing spree. His obsession was so bad, that he became power crazy, and is mental state was not okay.
  • Period: 193 to 193

    Pertinax

    Pertinax was the emperor for only three months. He was very unpopular, and power hungry. He was a huge part when it came to the downfall of Rome.