The
Severan dynasty of
Roman emperors spanned the reigns of
Septimius Severus (A.D. 193–211), Caracalla
? (211–217),
Macrinus (217–218),
Heliogabalus (218–222), and
Alexander Severus (222–235).
The women of the Severan dynasty, beginning with Septimius Severus's wife [Julia Domna]?, were notably active in advancing the careers of their male relatives.
external link:
- [The Severan Women]