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Didius Julianus (Marcus Didius Salvius Julianus) (dĭ`dēəs j lēā`nəs), d. 193, Roman emperor (193). He was consul under Pertinax Pertinax (Publius Helvius Pertinax) (pûr`tĭnăks), 126–193, Roman emperor (193), b. Liguria...... Click the link for more information. , on whose death the Praetorian Guard received bids for the position of emperor. Didius bid highest and became emperor. Two months later he was murdered when Septimius Severus Severus or Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (sĕptĭm`ēəs sēvē`rəs) ..... Click the link for more information. , who would not recognize him, bought the support of the Praetorian Guard. Severus succeeded him. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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