septimius severus marble statue the british museum london england

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Septimius Severus marble statue at the British Museum in London, England

Septimius Severus marble statue at the British Museum in London, England. was Roman emperor from 193 to 211. He was born in Leptis Magna in the Roman province of Africa. As a young man he advanced through the customary succession of offices under the reigns of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. Severus seized power after the death of Emperor Pertinax in 193 during the Year of the Five Emperors.