L. Septimius Severus

L. Septimius Severus (146-211) was Roman emperor, born in Leptis Magna, in Africa. He was in command at Pannonia, and elected emperor on the murder of Pertinax, and after conquering his rivals achieved victories in the East, especially against the Parthians, and thereafter subdued a rebellion in Britain, and secured South Britain against invasions from the north by a wall. He died at York.

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