The Prince · Character
Severus
Roman emperor who seized power through military force and cunning.
minor
Also known as Severus
First appearance: XIX: That One Should Avoid Being Despised and Hated
Severus's tie to Albinus is one of the pressures that moves The Prince—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Emperor who successfully combined fox and lion natures, kept soldiers loyal despite oppressing people.
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With Albinus (rivalry): Severus defeated Albinus in a civil war to secure sole control of the Roman Empire. In XIX: That One Should Avoid Being Despised and Hated: Emperor who successfully combined fox and lion…
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- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Roman emperors and usurpers
- Founders, conquerors, and historical parallels
- Protagonist
- Ruthless political exemplars
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Severus defeated Albinus in a civil war to secure sole control of the Roman Empire. How this plays out →
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