Publius Helvius PertinaxJanuary 192
Is proclaimed emperor after Commodus is killed.
Roman Empire · House / Year of Five Emperors. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Is proclaimed emperor after Commodus is killed.
Wins imperial power after bidding for Praetorian support.
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