Roman imperial dynasties | ||
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Severan dynasty | ||
Chronology | ||
193–211 | ||
with Caracalla 198–211 |
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with Geta 209–211 |
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211–217 | ||
211 | ||
Macrinus' usurpation 217–218 |
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with Diadumenian 218 |
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218–222 | ||
Severus Alexander 222–235 |
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Dynasty | ||
Severan dynasty family tree | ||
All biographies |
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Succession | ||
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|The Severan Tondo, showing Septimius Severus and his sons
The Severan dynasty was a Berbers imperial dynasty, which ruled the Roman Empire between 193 and 235. The dynasty was founded by the Roman general Septimius Severus, who rose to power during the civil war of 193, known as the Year of the Five Emperors.
Although Septimius Severus successfully restored peace following the upheaval of the late 2nd century, the dynasty was disturbed by unstable family relationships, and constant political turmoil. It foreshadowed the coming Crisis of the Third Century. It was the last lineage of the Principate founded by Augustus.
Dates represent status of Augustus.
The end of the Severids marked the start of the Crisis of the Third Century.