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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. A museum has classified him as transgender based on historical evidence. |
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* http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/181888/Elagabalus | * http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/181888/Elagabalus | ||
* http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/418066.article | * http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/418066.article | ||
| + | * https://www.out.com/news/roman-emperor-elagabalus-transgender | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:29, 23 November 2023
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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. A museum has classified him as transgender based on historical evidence.
