Septimius Severus
The 21st emperor of the Roman Empire
Family
193-211
Of African descent
Father-Publius Septimius Geta
Mother-Fulvia Pia
Sister-Septimia Octavilla
Former Wife-Paccia Marciana
Wife-Julia Domna
Sons-Geta and Caracalla
War with Antoninus
He started a war with Antoninus. After Antoninus' defeat he fled and stabbed himself.
Septimius cut off his head and sent it to Rome. He then trampled the body with his horse. Then threw Antoninus' body along with his wife's and son's into a river.
Construction
Severus built the Arch of Septimius Severus. It commemorates the victory over the Parthians. He built a road from Adriatic Sea to Bosphorus. Rebuilt Severan Sea Walls. Also built the hippodrome.