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Also known as [[Heliogabalus]], was a homosexual Roman emperor (218-222), taking the name Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus. He was called Elagabalus only after his death.  His reign was known for sexual and religious scandal which alienated the public and the Senate at the time and led to his assassination.  
 
Also known as [[Heliogabalus]], was a homosexual Roman emperor (218-222), taking the name Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus. He was called Elagabalus only after his death.  His reign was known for sexual and religious scandal which alienated the public and the Senate at the time and led to his assassination.  
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* [[LGBTQ Head of State]]
  
 
==Further Reading/Research==
 
==Further Reading/Research==

Revision as of 14:53, 9 November 2014

Heliogabalus

Country

Rome

Birth - Death

203 - 222

Occupation

Politics

Notable Achievements

Head of State

Description

Also known as Heliogabalus, was a homosexual Roman emperor (218-222), taking the name Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus. He was called Elagabalus only after his death. His reign was known for sexual and religious scandal which alienated the public and the Senate at the time and led to his assassination.

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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