Birth of Pertinax1 August 126
Birth of Pertinax, later emperor during the Year of Five Emperors.
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Historical person
Publius Helvius Pertinax Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Publius Helvius Pertinax, based on 12 World History Database records associated with Roman Empire.
12 records126–19310 events2 places
Chronological biography
126
188
Proconsul188
Appointed Proconsul of Africa
192
Coup192
Attempts financial reform during his brief reign.
Plot192
Attempts financial reform during his brief reign.
Reform of Monarchy192
Attempts financial reform during his brief reign.
SuccessionJanuary 192
Is proclaimed emperor after Commodus is killed.
Succession31 December 192
Is acclaimed emperor after Commodus is killed.
193
Reform of Armed ForcesJanuary 193
Attempts financial discipline and military reform.
Assassination of Publius Helvius Pertinax28 March 193
Is killed by Praetorian Guards after a short reign.
Death of Pertinax28 March 193
Is murdered by Praetorian Guards after a short reign.
Death of Pertinax28 March 193
Is killed by Praetorian Guards after a short reign.
Reballion of Rebels in Rome28 March 193
Is killed by Praetorian Guards after a short reign.
Titles and roles
Emperor · Emperor · Proconsul of Africa
Record provenance
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