Pertinax was Roman Emperor for three months in 193 CE and, as successor to Commodus, it was hoped that he would restore much needed sobriety to the office of emperor. However, the former teacher, as well as putting in order the affairs of state, also embarked on a series of state spending cuts which led to his general unpopularity and eventual downfall at the hands of the Praetorian Guard.
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1 Aug 125 CEBirth of Roman Emperor Pertinax.
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161 CEPertinax enters the military.
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1 Jan 193 CE - 28 Mar 193 CEReign of Roman Emperor Pertinax.
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28 Mar 193 CEAssassination of Roman Emperor Pertinax.
