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Publius Helvius Pertinax (/ ˈ p ɜːr t ɪ n æ k s /, PER-tin-ax; 1 August 126 – 28 March 193) was Roman emperor for the first three months of 193. He succeeded Commodus to become the first emperor during the tumultuous Year of the Five Emperors. Born the son of a freed slave, Pertinax became an officer in the army.
Publius Helvius Pertinax was a Roman emperor from January to March 193. The son of a freed slave, Pertinax taught school, then entered the army, commanding units in Syria, in Britain, and on the Danube and the Rhine. He earned distinction during the great invasion by German tribes in 169.
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Sep 19, 2013 · Pertinax was Roman Emperor for three months in 193 CE and, as successor to Commodus, it was hoped that he would restore much needed sobriety to the office of emperor. However, the former teacher, as...
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Publius Helvius Pertinax (126-193): Roman general and emperor. His reign marks the beginning of the "year of the five emperors".
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Sep 26, 2017 · Recognized as a man who served with distinction, Pertinax built up his prestige by leading troops in Syria, Britain and Germany. Due to his military achievements, Pertinax was granted a seat in the Roman Senate, and was even elected to the office of consul.
Jul 13, 2020 · Learn about Publius Helvius Pertinax, a former slave who rose to become the emperor of Rome in AD 193. Discover his achievements, controversies, and downfall in this brief biography.
Pertinax was Roman Emperor for three months in 193 CE and, as successor to Commodus, it was hoped that he would restore much needed sobriety to the office of emperor.
