Pertinax

Publius Helvius Pertinax (August 1, 126 - March 28, 193) was Roman emperor for a short period (86 days) in 193. When Commodus was assassinated by his own household on December 31, 192, Pertinax was proclaimed Roman Emperor the morning after. After short rule Pertinax was assesinated by Praetorian Guard, who according to ancient sources had received only half their promised pay and revolted.





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