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Alexander Severus (c. 209 - 235)
Youngest Roman Emperor, who gained power at age 13, ruled for 13 years (222-235) under the thumb of his mother, and was assassinated by the military after a disastrous campaign in Gaul. Full name: Marcus Julius Gessius Bassianus Alexianus (from birth to adoption); Caesar Marcus Aurelius Alexander (from adoption to accession); Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus (as emperor). Dictionary of National Biography entry: http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780198606413.001.0001/acref-9780198606413-e-993?rskey=Vn9k3r&result=1&q=alexander%20severus Other biography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Severus People linked to person: Alexander Severus was a relative of Caracalla (04 Apr 188-08 Apr 217)Alexander Severus was a relative of Elagabalus (203-11 Mar 222)
Alexander Severus was a relative of Gaius Hosidius Geta (c. 20-after 95)
Alexander Severus was a relative of Julia Maesa (c. 165-c. 224)
Alexander Severus was a relative of Septimius Severus (11 Apr 145-4 Feb 211)
Elagabalus (203-11 Mar 222) was a relative of Alexander Severus
Julia Avita Mamaea (after 180-Mar 235) was a mother of Alexander Severus
Maximinus Thrax (c. 173-238) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Alexander Severus
Sallustia Barbia Orbiana (fl. 220s-) was a wife of Alexander Severus