Marcus Marcus Aurelius (161–180), called "the Philosopher;" one of the most respected of the Roman emperors.
Commodus (161–192), oldest son of Marcus Aurelius. Noted as an enthusiast for gladiator and wild animal games in the Coliseum. Assassinated by a group of conspirators.
Pertinax (126–193). After Commodus was assassinated, Pertinax was proclaimed emperor by the praetorian guard, but was assassinated three months later by rebellious soldiers.
Julianus (died 193) After the assassination of Pertinax, Julianus bought the office of emperor from the praetorian guard, but was assassinated by order of the Senate two months later.
Severus Septimius Severus (145–211). Proclaimed emperor by the Senate. Overcame claims to the throne by Pescennius Niger and Clodius Albinus. He died while on a military campaign in England.
Antoninus Caracalla Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (188–217), called Caracalla. Oldest son of Septimius Severus. He was killed by the prefect of the praetorian guard, Macrinus.
Macrinus Marcus Opellius Severus (circa 164–218) spent all of his brief reign on military campaigns in Asia. He was executed by his opponents.
Heliogabalus also called Elagabalus (circa 204–225), Heliogabalus was killed by the praetorian guard.
Alexander Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander (208–235). Succeeded his cousin Heliogabalus. Killed by rebellious soldiers in Gaul.
Maximinus (died 238) named emperor by the army after Alexander Severus was killed. Subsequently killed by his own troops.
