Ancient Civilizations: Ancient: Rome: People: Roman Emperors: Alexander Severus

An article by Thomas J. Shahan on the emperor who was born at Acco in Palestine in 208, and murdered by his mutinous soldiers at Sicula on the Rhine.

A scholarly biography by Herbert W. Benario of Emory University, illustrated with a portrait bust.

Biography of the life and times of this emperor from Illustrated History of the Roman Empire.

Dedicated to the study of the Roman emperor (222-235) and his coinage. Essays, biography, bibliography, and images provided.

Article on this Roman Emperor, incorporating text from the 1911 Encyclopdia Britannica.