Roman Emperor - Lineages and Epochs

Lineages and Epochs

In the listings of Roman emperors below, the common name is given first, followed by the more formal name adopted upon accession to the purple, the name given at birth, and the years of his reign. So-called victory titles and other titles not forming an integral part of the name (Pontifex Maximus, Princeps Senatus, Pater Patriae, &c.) are not listed. Co-emperors are listed in inferior text, along with notes identifying senior emperors who had hitherto served as co-emperors. Following abbreviations are used:

  • A.: Aulus
  • Aug.: Augustus (as a title)
  • C.: Gaius
  • Germ.: Germanicus
  • Imp.: Imperator
  • L.: Lucius
  • M.: Marcus
  • Max.: Maximus
  • Nob.: Nobilissimus
  • P.: Publius
  • P.F.: Pius Felix
  • Princ. Iuv.: Princeps Iuventutis
  • Q.: Quintus
  • Ser.: Servius
  • T.: Titus
  • Ti.: Tiberius

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