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63 BCE
Augustus
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Period: 63 BCE to 14
Augustus
Augustus was the first Roman emperor after the republic. He was remembered by his great patience, skill, efficacy, durable peace and prosperity to the Roman culture. -
42 BCE
Tiberius
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Period: 42 BCE to 37
Tiberius
At a very young age Tiberius and Drusus (his brother) knew they were going to be emperors one day. So in preparation they grew up as one. He conquered many parts of upper Germania and laid the foundation of his northern frontier. -
10 BCE
Claudius
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Period: 10 BCE to 54
Claudius
His rise to power came unexpectedly after the murder of Gain. However, he did enjoy ruling almost as much as he loved all of his wives. He helped Romans by building roads, canals, and aqueducts. -
4 BCE
Galba
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Period: 4 BCE to 69
Galba
He came from a very wealthy bloodline and ruled for only seven months. He was governor of Nearer Spain in 60 and served in that post for eight years. -
9
Vespasian
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Period: 9 to 79
Vespasian
Vespasian was the fourth emperor of Rome who helped with the invasion of Britain. Was raised by Flavius Sabinus who was a knight as well as a tax collector. -
12
Caligula
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Period: 12 to 31
Caligula
Caligula was an adored emperor with only after a few years of ruling. He effected the transfer of the last legion completing the emperor’s monopoly of army command. -
15
Vitellius
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Period: 15 to 69
Vitellius
He was the last of Nero’s three short-lived successors. During his ruling he mostly fulfilled all the promises that Nero promised to the people but never lived up to them. -
Period: 30 to 98
Nerva
Nerva cared deeply about the children of Rome and was always was trying to think of ideas to help the children. He chose to rule the government system known as "alimenta". -
32
Otho
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Period: 32 to 69
Otho
The short ruled emperor ruled for three months, during those three months he joined a rebellion against Nero. He shortly committed suicide fearing for his life. -
37
Nero
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Period: 37 to 68
Nero
Nero was most famous for burning Rome and persecutions of Christians. However he did put an end to unpleasant features that were part of emperors before him such as secret trials and corrupt freeman. -
39
Titus
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Period: 39 to 81
Titus
With his energy toward the empire of Rome he helped relieve some of the suffering caused by two disasters, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and a fire in Rome in 80. Even though he only ruled for two years his generosity towards the empire and children were greatly touched. -
51
Domitian
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Period: 51 to 96
Domitian
He came into power through the death of his older brother. He was hated by his people but mostly by the aristocracy. He ruled as an autocrat , due to his lack of political skills and no natural knowledge. -
53
Trajan
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Period: 53 to 117
Trajan
He was one of the first emperors to be chosen instead of inheriting power from the family. People wanted him to be emperor with his smart skills as army commander, senator, and governor of upper Germany. -
76
Hadrian
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Period: 76 to 138
Hadrian
He was the third emperor of Rome and was the most respected of them. With his architectural knowledge and cultural scope it brought the empire to its peak. -
98
Nerva
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126
Publius Helvius
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Period: 126 to 193
Publius Helvius
He was a teacher before he became emperor. He ruled as emperor from January- March 193. There is not many information on him. -
137
Didus Julianus
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Period: 137 to 193
Didus Julianus
He was very wealthy so wealthy that he bought his position as emperor! After commanding Mogontiacum , about 167, he governed northeastern Gaul, Dalmatia, the lower Rhine, Bithynia, and Africa. He basically did whatever he wanted to because he had lots of money for it. -
161
Commodus
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Period: 161 to 192
Commodus
Commodus was a terrible emperor and treated many of his people horribly. He was so crazy that he renamed the colony “Colonia Commodiana ( Colony of Commodus). -
164
Macrinus
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Period: 164 to 218
Macrinus
He was the first man to rule the empire without having any achieved senatorial status. However, his past career as a lawyer helped him rule. He is known for his loyally towards his solders. -
173
Maximinus Thrax
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Period: 173 to 238
Maximinus Thrax
He was greatly respected and was considered the most powerful man during his time. He was the first emperor to start off as a solider and work his way up to emperor. -
203
Elagabalus
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Period: 203 to 222
Elagabalus
He was nineteen when he was assassinated so he only ruled for three years. During those three years he felt very strongly about the God, Baal and went to extreme terms to make sure everyone was worshiping him. -
209
Severus Alexander
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Period: 209 to 235
Severus Alexander
The young emperor ( became emperor as a teenager) was very immature and often played tricks on his people including his grandmother. During his rule his duties were done in a non professional way and the empire was at unrest.
