Who was in power when Pertinax served in the Roman Senate?
Marcus Aurelius
Commodus
Septimius Severus
Cassius Dio
Answer
Commodus, the son of Marcus Aurelius, held power during the time that Pertinax served in the Roman Senate. Pertinax, a distinguished senator, was appointed urban prefect of Rome by Commodus, indicating the emperor's trust and confidence in his abilities. Despite their initial positive relationship, their interactions became strained as Commodus exhibited increasingly erratic and tyrannical behavior.
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