Publius Septimius Geta (disambiguation) facts for kids
Publius Septimius Geta was a Roman emperor who ruled alongside his father, Septimius Severus, and his older brother, Caracalla. He was part of the Severan dynasty, a powerful family that led the Roman Empire.
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Who Was Publius Septimius Geta?
Publius Septimius Geta was born in Rome in 189 AD. His father, Septimius Severus, became emperor in 193 AD. Geta grew up in the imperial family, learning about politics and military life. He was often seen as a quieter person compared to his more aggressive brother, Caracalla.
Early Life and Family
Geta's full name was Publius Septimius Geta. He had an older brother named Caracalla, whose real name was Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus. Their mother was Julia Domna, a very influential woman in the Roman Empire. Geta and Caracalla were raised to eventually share power.
Geta's Father and Brother
Geta's father, Septimius Severus, was a strong military leader. He worked hard to make sure his sons would rule together after him. However, Geta and Caracalla often had disagreements. This rivalry caused many problems for the family and the empire.
Geta as Co-Emperor
In 209 AD, Geta was made co-emperor with his father and brother. This meant he shared the highest power in the Roman Empire. His father hoped that by sharing power, the brothers would learn to work together. They even went on military campaigns in Britannia (modern-day Britain).
Ruling with His Family
When Septimius Severus died in 211 AD, Geta and Caracalla became co-emperors. They were supposed to rule the vast Roman Empire together. However, their old rivalry grew even stronger. They divided the imperial palace and even considered splitting the empire into two parts.
The End of Geta's Reign
The tension between Geta and Caracalla became too much. Caracalla wanted to rule alone. In December 211 AD, Caracalla arranged for Geta to be killed. Geta was only 22 years old when he died. His death marked the end of his short time as emperor.
See also
- Publius Septimius Geta (father of Septimius Severus)
- Publius Septimius Geta (brother of Septimius Severus)
