Severus facts for kids
Severus is a name that has been used by many important people throughout history. From powerful Roman emperors to famous characters in books, the name Severus has appeared in various times and places. Let's explore some of the most well-known figures who shared this name.
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Roman Emperors Named Severus
Several Roman emperors held the name Severus. They ruled during different periods of the Roman Empire.
Septimius Severus
Septimius Severus (born 145 AD, died 211 AD) was a Roman emperor who ruled from 193 AD to 211 AD. He was a strong military leader and helped to make the Roman Empire more stable during his time. He is sometimes called Severus I.
Caracalla
Caracalla (born 188 AD, died 217 AD) was another Roman emperor. He ruled from 198 AD to 217 AD. He was the son of Septimius Severus. Caracalla is known for granting Roman citizenship to all free people in the Roman Empire.
Severus Alexander
Severus Alexander (born 208 AD, died 235 AD) became Roman emperor in 222 AD and ruled until 235 AD. He was a young emperor who tried to bring peace and stability to the empire.
Valerius Severus
Valerius Severus was a Roman emperor who ruled from 306 AD to 307 AD. He was part of a system called the Tetrarchy, where the empire was ruled by four leaders. He is sometimes called Severus II.
Libius Severus
Libius Severus was a Roman emperor who ruled from 461 AD to 465 AD. He was one of the last emperors of the Western Roman Empire. He is sometimes called Severus III.
Other Notable People Named Severus
Many other individuals throughout history also carried the name Severus.
Roman Politicians and Generals
- Quintus Varius Severus: A Roman politician from the late Roman Republic.
- Aulus Caecina Severus: A Roman general and politician.
- Sextus Julius Severus: A Roman general from the 2nd century AD.
- Gaius Claudius Severus: A Roman senator and consul in 112 AD.
- Gnaeus Claudius Severus Arabianus: A Roman philosopher and senator, consul in 146 AD. He was the son of Gaius Claudius Severus.
- Gnaeus Claudius Severus: Another Roman philosopher and senator, consul in 167 AD and 173 AD. He was the son of Arabianus.
- Tiberius Claudius Severus Proculus: A Roman senator and consul in 200 AD.
Religious Figures Named Severus
- Severus of Barcelona: A legendary bishop of Barcelona who lived around 304 AD.
- Severus of Ravenna: A bishop of Ravenna from about 308 AD to 348 AD.
- Sulpicius Severus: A Christian writer from modern-day France, who lived from about 363 AD to 425 AD.
- Severus of Reims: A bishop of Reims from 394 AD to 400 AD.
- Severus of Naples: A bishop of Naples during the 4th and 5th centuries.
- Severus of Vienne: A missionary in France who lived around 455 AD.
- Severus of Antioch: Also known as Saint Severus the Great, he was a Greek monk and theologian, and Patriarch of Antioch from 465 AD to 518 AD.
- Severus of Menorca: A Christian bishop from Menorca in the 5th century AD.
- Severus Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ: A Coptic bishop and historian who died in 987 AD.
Fictional Characters Named Severus
The name Severus has also been used for characters in popular stories.
Severus Snape
Severus Snape is a very important character in the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling. He is a professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Captain Severus
Captain Severus is a character from the movie Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie.
See also
- Severo (disambiguation): A similar name used in Italian and Spanish.
- Sawiris (disambiguation): A similar name used in Egyptian and Arabic.
