Roman Rulers

Elagabalus

the Priest

Century3rd c. AD
DynastySeveran
Reign4 years
OriginSyria
DeathAssassinated
ReligionPagan

Elagabalus was a Roman emperor of the Severan dynasty active in the 3rd c. AD originally from Syria. Held power for 4 years and was assassinated.

Historical Note

Teen-emperor who installed his Syrian sun god above Jupiter and scandalized Rome. Killed at 18.

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