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Lucius Aurelius Verus (15 December 130 – January/February 169) was Roman emperor from 161 until his death in 169, alongside his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius. He was a member of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty.
Jun 13, 2024 · Lucius Verus was a Roman emperor who jointly (161–169) ruled with Marcus Aurelius. Though he enjoyed equal constitutional status and powers, he did not have equal authority, nor did he seem capable of bearing his share of the responsibilities.
Nov 28, 2016 · Lucius Verus was Roman emperor from 161 to 169 CE. Lucius Verus was Marcus Aurelius' adopted brother and co-emperor, a man whose time on the throne is overshadowed by the reign of the last of the Five Good Emperors.
Jan 18, 2020 · Lucius Verus (or Lucius Aurelius Verus in full) was originally born as Lucius Ceionius Commodus on the 15th of December, 130 AD. His father, a senator, was also named Lucius Ceionius Commodus, while his mother was a Roman noblewoman by the name of Avidia Plautia.
Nov 20, 2023 · Lucius Verus, born on December 15, 130 AD, rose to prominence as a co-emperor alongside Marcus Aurelius during a unique period in Roman history. His reign, often overshadowed by the more celebrated Marcus Aurelius, is nonetheless marked by significant military achievements and challenges.
Emperor Lucius Verus, with the birthname Lucius Ceionius Commodus, was born on 15 December AD 130, the son of a man of the same name whom Hadrian adopted as his successor. When his father died, Hadrian adopted Antoninus Pius instead with the requirement that he, in turn, should adopt Marcus Aurelius (Hadrian’s nephew) and the boy Ceionius.
Mar 7, 2022 · Lucius Aurelius Verus was born in December, 130 in Rome to Lucius Aelius Caesar and Avidia Plautia. Verus was the eldest child, with two sisters and a brother. Hadrian’s first choice as heir to his throne was Aelius, but he died in 138.
Jan 30, 2001 · Indeed the Meditations of the older emperor express thanksgiving for Lucius Verus as a brother. Early Life. Lucius Ceionius Commodus, the future Lucius Verus, was the son of Lucius Aelius Caesar, the Emperor Hadrian's first choice as a successor. He was born December 15 A.D., 130. His mother's name was Avidia.
Lucius Verus oversaw a successful military campaign against the Parthians between 162 and 166 CE. However, while in the east, his legions contracted smallpox and brought it back to Rome. This triggered the Antonine Plague, which killed millions of Romans and severely weakened the empire.
Lucius Aurelius Verus (15 December 130 – January/February 169) was Roman emperor from 161 until his death in 169, alongside his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius. He was a member of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty.
