Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome

History of Ancient Rome.

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Gordian II

History; Ancient Rome

Proclaimed emperor, alongside father Gordian I, in opposition to Maximinus by act of the Senate.

Pupienus

History; Ancient Rome

Proclaimed joint emperor with Balbinus by the Senate in opposition to Maximinus; later co-emperor with Balbinus.

Maximinus I

History; Ancient Rome

Proclaimed emperor by German legions after the murder of Severus Alexander.

Manuel I Komnenos

History; Ancient Rome

Born on 28 November 1118 as the third and youngest son of John II, he was chosen as emperor over his elder brother Isaac by his father on his deathbed. An energetic ruler, he launched campaigns ...

Born in 1048, a nephew of Isaac I Komnenos. A distinguished general, he overthrew Nikephoros III. His reign was dominated by wars against the Normans and the Seljuk Turks, as well as the arrival of ...

John II Komnenos

History; Ancient Rome

Born on 13 September 1087 as the eldest son of Alexios I. Co-emperor since 1092, he succeeded upon his father's death. His reign was focused on wars with the Turks. A popular and frugal ruler, he was ...

Nikephoros III Botaneiates

History; Ancient Rome

Born in 1001, he was the strategos of the Anatolic Theme. He rebelled against Michael VII and was welcomed into the capital. He weathered several revolts, but was overthrown by the Komnenos clan. He ...