| Roman imperial dynasties | ||
|---|---|---|
 TheSeveran Tondo, depicting Septimius Severus and most of his family. | ||
| Severan dynasty | ||
| Chronology | ||
| 193–211 | ||
withCaracalla 198–211 | ||
withGeta 209–211 | ||
| 211–217 | ||
| 211 | ||
Macrinus' usurpation 217–218 | ||
withDiadumenian 218 | ||
| 218–222 | ||
| 222–235 | ||
| Dynasty | ||
| Severan dynasty family tree | ||
| All biographies | ||
| Succession | ||
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|TheSeveran Tondo, showing Septimius Severus and his sons
TheSeveran dynasty was aBerbers imperialdynasty, which ruled theRoman Empire between 193 and 235. The dynasty was founded by the Roman generalSeptimius Severus, who rose to power during thecivil war of 193, known as theYear of the Five Emperors.
Although Septimius Severus successfully restored peace following the upheaval of the late 2nd century, the dynasty was disturbed by unstable family relationships, and constant political turmoil. It foreshadowed the comingCrisis of the Third Century. It was the last lineage of thePrincipate founded byAugustus.
Dates represent status ofAugustus.
The end of the Severids marked the start of theCrisis of the Third Century.
