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In 203, following his {{Wiki|Roman–Parthian Wars|Parthian victories}}, a triumphal [[Arch of Septimius Severus|arch]] was built in commemoration of the events.<ref name="ACB DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Database: Arco di Settimio Severo]]</ref> | In 203, following his {{Wiki|Roman–Parthian Wars|Parthian victories}}, a triumphal [[Arch of Septimius Severus|arch]] was built in commemoration of the events.<ref name="ACB DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Database: Arco di Settimio Severo]]</ref> | ||
In early February 211, Severus arrived in [[Great Britain|Britannia]] to oversee the fortification and reoccupation of the | In early February 211, Severus arrived in [[Great Britain|Britannia]] to oversee the fortification and reoccupation of the [[Antonine Wall]], blatantly disregarding the previously established treaty of [[Marcus Aurelius]]. On 4 February, his [[York|Eboracum]] villa was infiltrated by the [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] ''[[magister]]'' [[Khloe (Hidden One)|Khloe]] who poisoned the emperor, fulfilling an assassination contract.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Brief History of the Hidden Ones]]</ref> | ||
After he died, Septimius was succeeded by his sons [[Caracalla]] and [[Geta]], who shortly shared rule as joint emperors before Caracalla had Geta killed.<ref name="ACB DB" /> | After he died, Septimius was succeeded by his sons [[Caracalla]] and [[Geta]], who shortly shared rule as joint emperors before Caracalla had Geta killed.<ref name="ACB DB" /> | ||
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Septimius Severus (Latin: Lucius Septimius Severus Eusebes Pertinax Augustus; 145 – 211), also known as Severus, was Roman Emperor from 193 to his death. He was the founder of the Severan dynasty.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In 203, following his Parthian victories, a triumphal arch was built in commemoration of the events.[1]
In early February 211, Severus arrived in Britannia to oversee the fortification and reoccupation of the Antonine Wall, blatantly disregarding the previously established treaty of Marcus Aurelius. On 4 February, his Eboracum villa was infiltrated by the Hidden One magister Khloe who poisoned the emperor, fulfilling an assassination contract.[2]
After he died, Septimius was succeeded by his sons Caracalla and Geta, who shortly shared rule as joint emperors before Caracalla had Geta killed.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)