One of the greatest states of antiquity - Ancient Rome. It was named after its founder, Romulus. Rome is a city with a great history that has experienced ups and downs at different times. What are they, Roman emperors? The list of the greatest rulers is presented in the article.
First Emperor of Rome
The founder of the ancient empire and its first ruler was a man named Octavian Augustus. He was the youngest pretender to the throne, and his candidacy was not considered seriously. However, August turned out to be smarter. Cunning, resourcefulness and ingenuity allowed him to open a list of Roman emperors. Augustus initially achieved a place in the triumvirate, but, striving for sole rule, removed Mark Antony and Mark Lepidus from the path.
Octavian ruled Rome for 44 years, almost until his death. At the beginning of his reign, he was a tyrant, but soon acquired foresight, began to make wise plans. Launched a major construction in the city. Under the first emperor, many Roman writers became famous. He leadsa list of Roman emperors who received the recognition of the people during their lifetime.
If the career of Octavian Augustus was very successful, then the same cannot be said about his personal life. Three marriages were not happy, and the only daughter upset her father. She did not limit herself in wine and depravity. Among her lovers was the famous poet Ovid.
Roman Emperors
The list of rulers will be continued by Nero and Vespasian. The first was an adopted child of Emperor Claudius, after whose death he took over the government of the country and killed his own son. Later, Nero organized the murder of his mother. The ruler-tyrant became famous for his cruelty and malicious deeds. It was he who drove Councilor Seneca to suicide. He killed the emperor and his two wives, thereby clearing his way to a solitary reign without deterrents. It is known that he was fond of playing the lute and writing (however, mediocre).
The list of Roman emperors continues Vespasian. He is known for his lively mind and great stinginess. The great achievement of Vespasian was the end of the Civil War and the restoration of order in the army after it.
It was this ruler who introduced the taxation system in the country, not shunning any single source of income. He owns the catchphrase: "Money does not smell." After the death of the miserly emperor, Rome had not a single debt. Under Vespasian, the famous Colosseum was erected.
Roman Emperors List of Conquerors
Titus (son of Vespasian) faithfully served the army of Rome. At 71 hewas appointed commander of the guard, and from the age of 73 he already ruled the empire with his father. To a greater extent, Titus was engaged in military affairs and relations with foreign powers. He was loved by the people as he gave money to the victims of the volcanic eruption.
Trajan is a great conqueror who is known for his military campaigns. During his reign, the area of the Roman Empire increased as never before. As soon as he ascended the throne, he immediately began organizing conquest campaigns: he conquered Dacia, Arabia, Mesopotamia and Armenia. As for domestic politics, Trajan protected the interests of the Senate, for which he received the title "The Best Emperor".
Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius
The list of Roman emperors in chronological order is continued by Adrian. Having lost his parents in childhood, Adrian did not continue the policy of his predecessor and tutor Trajan, as he did not like military campaigns. Sometimes the emperor is compared with Peter I, he also loved to teach and study, build and travel. During his reign, Rome was overtaken by an architectural boom. Adrian sometimes came up with designs for new buildings on his own. The personal life of the emperor was not particularly successful, because he did not love his wife, he preferred the freedman Antinous to her.
Marcus Aurelius is the great thinker of Rome. Despite the fact that his favorite pastime was reading literary and philosophical works, he became a commander. He organized trips to Asia and Europe, was one of the most famous persecutors of Christians.
Septimius Severus and Constantine the Great
Septimius Severus, born in North Africa, built a military career. His troops proclaimed Septimius emperor, and when he entered Rome, not a single person was against him. He is one of the most just emperors of the Roman Empire, he suppressed riots and conspiracies.
Constantine the Great (born of illegitimate marriage) completes our list of Roman emperors. From the age of 14, he participates in military campaigns along with Diocletian. One of his most significant decisions was the idea of moving the government to the East. It was Constantine who laid the first stone of the city of Constantinople.
The prefix to the name he received thanks to his great achievements. Constantine exempted the Catholic Church and its ministers from paying taxes, gave them many privileges.
The article does not provide a complete list of the emperors of Rome, but only the most significant names for the ancient state.
