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 then ruling alone from 180
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 strife that ended 84 years of stability and prosperity within the empire
The True History of Commodus, the Mad Emperor of Ancient Rome In the movie, the villainous emperor, played with slimy panache by Joaquin Phoenix, is based on a real-life Roman emperor named Commodus (161-192 C E ) who one ancient historian called "a greater curse to the Romans than any pestilence or any crime "
Was Commodus the Worst Emperor in Ancient Roman History? Reigning from 180 to 192 A D , Commodus all but ignored his official duties Instead, he devoted himself to his harem of 300 females and a like number of males, played gladiator at Rome’s
Commodus, The Most Disastrous Emperor Of Ancient Rome 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 that never returned before the fall of Rome
Commodus - World History Encyclopedia Commodus was Roman emperor from 180 to 192 CE With the death of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in March of 180 CE, the long reign of the five good emperors came
Emperor Commodus: Gladiator, Death, Decline of Rome 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 he is known for his controversial and extravagant rule
Commodus: The Outrageous Emperor Who Fought as a Gladiator 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 Hercules and enjoyed fighting in an arena as a gladiator
Commodus | History | Research Starters - EBSCO Known for his extravagant lifestyle, Commodus engaged in gladiatorial combat and elaborate spectacles, adopting the persona of Hercules His rule ended in assassination on December 31, 192 CE, reflecting the discontent among both the elite and military