# Severus — The Prince character guide

> Severus in The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Severus

**First appearance:** 0025-xix-that-one-should-avoid-being-despised-and-hated

## Who they are

Roman emperor who seized power through military force and cunning.

## Relationships

### [Albinus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_se/characters/albinus)

_rivalry_

Severus defeated Albinus in a civil war to secure sole control of the Roman Empire.

## In the story

### [XIX: That One Should Avoid Being Despised and Hated](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_se/chapters/xix-that-one-should-avoid-being-despised-and-hated)

Emperor who successfully combined fox and lion natures, kept soldiers loyal despite oppressing people.

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