Severus Alexander 208 – 235

Biography

Severus Alexander came into the world on October 1, 208, in Tell Arqa, beginning a life that would lead him to the highest office of the Roman Empire. Rising to the position of Roman Emperor, he carried the weight of imperial responsibility during a transformative period in Rome’s history. His reign represented a significant chapter in the empire’s long narrative, during which he worked to govern the vast territories and peoples under Roman rule.

On March 19, 235, Severus Alexander’s life came to an end in Mogontiacum, far from the heart of Rome where he had held power. The exact circumstances surrounding his death were not recorded for posterity, leaving some mystery about his final moments. His body was returned to Rome, where he was laid to rest, concluding his journey from the eastern lands of his birth to the eternal city that was the center of his empire. He is remembered as a figure who lived during Rome’s complex third century, a time of change and challenge for the ancient world.