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Pertinax (Latin: Publius Helvius Pertinax Augustus; 1 August 126 – 28 March 193) was Roman Emperor for three months in 193. He is known as the first emperor of the tumultuous Year of the Five Emperors. A high-ranking military and Senatorial figure he tried to restore discipline in the Praetorian Guards whereupon they rebelled and killed him. Upon his death he was succeeded by Didius Julianus whose reign was similarly short.

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active years end year
0193-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
0193-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
0126-08-01
birth place
Alba Piedmont
death date
0193-03-28
death place
Ancient Rome
place of burial
Ancient Rome
predecessor
Commodus
spouse
Flavia Titiana
successor
Didius Julianus
title
18th Emperor of the Roman Empire

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