What dynasty did Septimius Severus found?
The Flavian dynasty
The Julio-Claudian dynasty
The Severan dynasty
The Antonine dynasty
Answer
Septimius Severus founded the Severan dynasty, which ruled the Roman Empire from AD 193 to 235. The dynasty was founded by Severus, a Roman general who came to power after the assassination of the emperor Commodus. Severus was a successful general and emperor, and his reign was marked by relative peace and prosperity. The dynasty ended with the assassination of Severus' son Caracalla in AD 235.
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