The Libyan-born Septimius Severus has gone down in history as the first African Emperor of Rome . (Abdulfatah Amr / CC BY-SA 4.0 )Genesis of the African Emperor: Septimius Severus’ Rise to PowerSeptimius Severus was born into a prominent and wealthy family of olive oil magnates in Leptis Magna in what is now Libya in 145 AD. Septimius Severus was a believer in the art of astrology and took great care to follow any portents and omens from the spirit world. ( drhfoto / Adobe Stock)Emperor Severus and His Failed Scottish InvasionNow well into his sixties, Septimius Severus was yearning to secure his legacy. Top image: The first African Roman Emperor, Septimius Severus, depicted in a bust currently located in Copenhagen.

Source: Libya Today March 18, 2021 00:56 UTC