Short Biography about the life of Severus II
Short Biography profile and facts about one of the most famous Romans of all, in the life of Severus II, Emperor of Rome and provinces of the Roman Empire.

• Name commonly known as: Severus II

• Latin Roman Name: Flavius Valerius Severus

• Reigned as Roman Emperor / Caesar: Reigned 1 May 305 - summer 306 as Caesar in the west under Constantius Chlorus and from the summer 306 - March or April 307 as Augustus in the west, in competition with Constantine, Maxentius, and Maximian

• Dynasty / Historical Period:  In 285 the Roman Empire was split in half by Diocletian - The Western Roman Empire and the other half became known as the Eastern Roman Empire or the Byzantine Empire.

• Place of Birth: Illyria

• Place and Date of Death: Died 16 September 307 at Tres Tabernae

• For the names of the next Roman emperors in the East and the West of the Empire refer to the Timeline of Roman Emperors  

Interesting facts about the life of Severus II
Obtain a fast overview of the times of the Roman Emperor Severus II from the following facts and information about his life. Severus was appointed Caesar by the Emperor Galerius and reigned 1 May 305 - summer 306 as Caesar in the west under Constantius Chlorus and from 306 - April 307 as Augustus in the west, in competition with Constantine, Maxentius, and Maximian. Severus participated with Galerius in a failed attempt to overthrow Maxentius. Severus surrendered to Maximian, the father of Maxentius, at Ravenna on the condition that his life be spared. Severus was taken to Rome in March or April 307. Severus was displayed in Rome as a captive and was eventually held prisoner by Maxentius and Maximian at Tres Tabernae a place on the ancient Appian Way, about 18 km from Rome. He was later treacherously murdered by Maxentius who backtracked on their previous peace pact.