Who was Geta's brother?
Caracalla
Maximinus Thrax
Septimius Severus
Julian
Answer
Geta's brother was Caracalla, also known as Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. They were sons of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus and his second wife Julia Domna. Caracalla became the emperor after their father's death in 211 AD, but their relationship was strained and marked by rivalry. In 217 AD, Caracalla had Geta assassinated during a meeting to reconcile their differences.
Brotherly Bonds: Unveiling the Life of Publius Septimius Geta
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