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  1. Commodus - Wikipedia

    Commodus (/ ˈkɒmədəs /; [5] Latin: [ˈkɔmmɔdʊs]; 31 August 161 – 31 December 192) was Roman emperor from 177 to 192, first serving as nominal co-emperor under his father Marcus Aurelius and …

  2. Commodus | Biography, Facts, Sister, & Death | Britannica

    Commodus (born August 31, 161 ce, Lanuvium, Latium [now Lanuvio, Italy]—died December 31, 192) was a Roman emperor from 177 to 192 (sole emperor after 180). His brutal misrule precipitated civil …

  3. The True History of Commodus, the Mad Emperor of Ancient Rome

    Commodus was Marcus Aurelius's only surviving son and was hand-picked to succeed his father as emperor. When Commodus was 15, his father named him as co-emperor, and at 17 Commodus …

  4. Commodus: The First Ruler of the End of Rome - History Cooperative

    Oct 25, 2024 · Lucius Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus, commonly known more briefly as Commodus, was the 18 th emperor of the Roman Empire and the last of the widely praised “Nerva …

  5. Emperor Commodus: Gladiator, Death, & Decline of Rome

    Oct 20, 2023 · Commodus, whose full name was Lucius Aurelius Commodus, was a Roman Emperor who reigned from 180 to 192 AD. He was the son of the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius, and …

  6. Commodus, The Most Disastrous Emperor Of Ancient Rome

    Sep 20, 2024 · Commodus ruled with chaos and left chaos in his wake. He is widely remembered as one of the worst Roman emperors to this day, and his rule is often seen as the end of a golden age …

  7. Commodus: The Outrageous Emperor Who Fought as a Gladiator

    Apr 1, 2026 · Roman Emperor Lucius Aurelius Commodus was a corrupt ruler who was not well-received by the Roman people during his reign. He also believed himself to be a reincarnation of …

  8. Commodus: The Roman emperor that lived a life of passionate …

    Into this climate stepped Commodus, who was the son of Marcus Aurelius, who inherited absolute power at the age of eighteen and used it to seek public praise instead of civic leadership.

  9. Commodus: The Gladiator Emperor and His Impact on Rome

    Dec 16, 2024 · Commodus, often remembered as the Gladiator Emperor, played a crucial role in shaping the fate of Rome during his reign. His rule marked a significant decline in the stability and …

  10. Roman Emperor Commodus: The Mad Emperor's Rise and Fall

    Lucius Aurelius Commodus, known simply as Commodus, was one of the most controversial and infamous emperors of Rome. Born on August 31, 161 CE, Commodus was the son of the esteemed …