Cassius Dio wrote that he chewed laurel leaves to prevent himself from laughing when this ruler attempted to intimidate Senators by beheading an ostrich.
This emperor gave his chamberlain the title of pugione ("POOG-ee-oh-nay"), or "dagger-bearer," and placed him in charge of the guards. Cassius Dio wrote that he chewed laurel leaves to prevent himself from laughing when this ruler attempted to intimidate Senators by beheading an ostrich. The chamberlain Cleander consolidated power under this emperor after he ordered the execution of Tigidus Perennis. This emperor reigned alone following the death of his father at Vindobona during the Marcomannic Wars. Narcissus strangled this emperor to death in a conspiracy involving the royal mistress Marcia. This emperor, who was succeeded by Pertinax, charged a million sesterces ("SES-ter-sizz") each day for his appearance in gladiatorial fights. For 10 points, name this Roman emperor who succeeded Marcus Aurelius.
This emperor gave his chamberlain the title of pugione ("POOG-ee-oh-nay"), or "dagger-bearer," and placed him in charge of the guards.
Commodus [or Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus] &lt;Old Euro/NE History&gt;