Severus

[ suh-veer-uhs ]

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Lucius Sep·tim·i·us [sep-, tim, -ee-, uh, s], a.d. 146–211, Roman emperor 193–211.

Severus

/ sɪˈvɪərəs /

SeverusLucius Septimius146211MRomanMILITARY: soldierPOLITICS: hereditary ruler Lucius Septimius (sɛpˈtɪmɪəs). 146–211 ad , Roman soldier and emperor (193–211). He waged war successfully against the Parthians (197–202) and spent his last years in Britain (208–211)

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Ironically, when Severus had those cracks repaired, he shut the singing up for good.

We may not root for the Mollisons any more than we rooted for Severus Snape, but we are equally happy every time they appear.

With all due respect to Severus Snape, Umbridge is the most reviled teacher at Hogwarts.

In 207 onwards, Severus built a new wall along the line of Hadrian's rampart.

The Emperor Severus died in this city in 211, and his body was probably burnt on the hill which now bears his name.

It was not till 208 that Septimius Severus, the ablest emperor of his age, could turn his attention to the island.

This conversion of earthwork into stone in the age of Severus can be paralleled from other parts of the Roman empire.

We may illustrate their character from Housesteads, which, in the form in which we know it, perhaps dates from Septimius Severus.

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