2 Quotes & Sayings By Lucius Septimus Severus
Aurelius Severus, known as Septimus Severus, was Roman emperor from AD 197 to 211. He was born in Leptis Magna in the Roman province of Africa, and his father was the governor of Africa. Severus rose through the ranks of the army to become an officer, and he was elected emperor in 197 by the armies due to his popularity. As emperor, Severus promoted administrative reform and strengthened the rule of law
His reforms led to increased prosperity throughout the empire.