Appointed Caesar
Severus is appointed Caesar in the western tetrarchy when Diocletian and Maximian abdicate.
Historical events in 305
17 historical records
Joins Constantius in the West
Constantine leaves the eastern court and joins his father Constantius in the western provinces.
Succession
Succeeds as co-Emperor of the Western Roman Empire, includes Spain, Gaul & Britain
Succession
Succeeds as co-Emperor of the Western Roman Empire
Aquileia Coinage
The mint at Aquileia issues coinage in the name and portrait of Severus during his period as Caesar.
Authority over Africa
Severus receives authority over Roman Africa as part of his western Caesarian assignment.
Authority over Italy
Severus receives administrative responsibility for Italy after his appointment as Caesar.
Authority over Pannonia
Severus also exercises authority in Pannonia within the territorial arrangements of the tetrarchy.
Carthage Mint Coinage
The Carthage mint issues coinage for Severus while he administers western provinces under the tetrarchy.
Former Governor of Pannonia
Before entering the tetrarchy, Severus serves as governor of Pannonia according to later biographical summaries.
Junior to Constantius I
As Caesar, Severus serves under the western Augustus Constantius I within the second tetrarchy.
Rome Mint Coinage
The mint of Rome produces imperial coinage for Severus during his Caesarian period.
Siscia Mint Coinage
The mint at Siscia strikes coins naming Severus as a member of the tetrarchic college.
Tarragona Mint Coinage
Coinage attributed to the Tarragona mint is issued in Severus's name during his place in the tetrarchic system.
Trier Gold Coinage
Gold coinage from Trier bears Severus's name and portrait while he holds the rank of Caesar.
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Empire of Rome
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire