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Senatorial Auction for Roman Empire

Roman Senate · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Following the assassination of Emperor Pertinax, the Roman imperial throne was sold to the highest bidder by the Senate. Didius Julianus secured the empire by offering the largest payment...

2nd century ancient rome assassination civil unrest didius julianus empire sale

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