Commodus Biography
Commodus, was Roman Emperor from 180 to 192. He also ruled as co-emperor with his father Marcus Aurelius from 177 until his father's death in 180.
His accession as emperor was the first time a son had succeeded his father since Titus succeeded Vespasian in 79. He was also the first emperor to have both a father and grandfather as the two preceding emperors. Commodus was the first emperor "born in the purple", i.e., during his father's reign.
Commodus was assassinated in 192. Source: Wikipedia
Biography Snapshot
- Name:
- Commodus
- Full Name:
- Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus
- Profession:
- Roman emperor
- Date of Birth:
- August 31, 161
- Astrological Sign:
- Virgo
- Date of Death:
- December 31, 192
- Age at Death:
- 31
- Cause of Death:
- Murder, Assassination
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