Publius Septimius Geta

AncientEmperorRoman Empire189 — 211

Co-emperor murdered by his brother Caracalla.

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Quick Facts

Born

189

Died

211

Country

Roman Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score36.2

Publius Septimius Geta — Complete Timeline

209 AD

Campaign in Caledonia with SeverusWar

Geta accompanied his father Septimius Severus and brother Caracalla on a military campaign into Caledonia (modern Scotland). The campaign aimed to subdue the Caledonian tribes but achieved limited success, with heavy Roman casualties.

Roman BritainCaledoniaCampaign

Impact: regional

Elevation to Co-Emperor with CaracallaPolitical Action◆ Major

Emperor Septimius Severus elevated his younger son Geta to the rank of Augustus, making him co-emperor alongside his brother Caracalla. This joint rule was intended to secure the Severan dynasty's succession.

Severan DynastyImperial SuccessionCo-Emperor

Impact: global

211 AD

Murder by CaracallaPolitical Action◆ Major

After the death of Septimius Severus, Geta was murdered in his mother's arms by soldiers loyal to Caracalla. The assassination occurred in the imperial palace, ending the power struggle between the brothers and leaving Caracalla as sole emperor.

AssassinationSeveran DynastyCaracalla

Impact: globaltragic

Damnatio MemoriaePolitical Action

Following Geta's murder, Caracalla ordered a damnatio memoriae against his brother. Geta's name was erased from inscriptions, his statues were destroyed, and his image was removed from public monuments, attempting to erase his memory from history.

Damnatio MemoriaeCaracallaPropaganda

Impact: nationaldestructive