Commodus' Love for Lucilla. Commodus’ bodyguards seized the foolish assassin, and the plot was foiled. Commodus's directly responsible for the brutal death of his wife and son, and Maximus vows to continue fighting in the arena until he can find a way to kill Commodus. His father, Marcus Aurelius, is a noble philosopher-king, but Commodus is no chip off the old block. Emperor Commodus/Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla; Emperor Commodus; Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla; Maximus Decimus Meridius; Sibling Love; Dirty Thoughts; Forbidden Love; Sibling Incest; Summary. Commodus really did have a sister Lucilla, and she hated her brother. Commodus didn’t stay in the Danube for very long, just enough time to work out a treaty of peace in order to return to Rome for an easier life. Wife of M. Annius Verus: Giacosa (1977), p. 10. "De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and Their Families", Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, Lucius Aurelius Commodus (AD 161 – AD 192), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lucilla&oldid=994472449, Articles with dead external links from October 2016, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, dashed lines indicate adoption; dotted lines indicate love affairs/unmarried relationships. Lightman, Marjorie and Lightman, Benjamin, A to Z of Ancient Greek and Roman Women, Infobase Publishing, 2008. I'm not sure if this is being discussed somewhere else... and I'll probably open a can of worms, but hey - it's never stopped me before. In fact, according to some sources, Lucilla is the one sister with whom Commodus does not have sexual relations. Lucilla's second husband Tiberius Claudius Pompeianus of He was portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in the 2000 film Gladiator. Commodus arranges a duel between him and Maximus and mortally wounds Maximus before the battle, hoping to win the crowd by defeating him gladiator-style. And why in the world would your history teacher think Gladiator was a good film to show to the class anyway?? With the death of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in March of 180 CE, the long reign of the five good emperors came to an end and with it so did the Pax Romana (the Roman Peace). Upon learning this Commodus murders his father and attempts to kill Maximus as well. Lucilla, sister of Commodus (Image: AlexanderVanLoon/Public domain) Other people reached this conclusion much earlier in his reign. Shortly after his ascension Commodus altered his name to Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus. Thirteen years after Commodus defeats Maximus, Lucius is still living in his uncle's palace. Freisenbruch, Annelise, Caesars’ Wives: Sex, Power, and Politics in the Roman Empire, Free Press, 2011. As it was his sister, Commodus chose not to execute Lucilla. She was the wife of her father's co-ruler Lucius Verus and an elder sister to later Emperor Commodus. He simply watched Lucius sleeping and probably was pondering the thoughts of what it must be like to be loved by Lucilla. In 161, when she was between 11 and 13 years old, Lucilla's father arranged a marriage for her with his co-ruler Lucius Verus. Lucilla was a daughter of the Emperor of Rome by the time of 180 CE. You may need to transfer out of that school. [2], In light of her brother's unstable rule, in 182 Lucilla became involved in a plot to assassinate Commodus and replace him with her husband and herself as the new rulers of Rome. She lived into her fifties until, in A.D. 212, her death was ordered by Emperor Caracalla. Eventually, Commodus’s attitude had utterly violent consequences—and the attacks came from those closest to him. As he burst forth from his hiding place to commit the deed, he boasted to Commodus "Here is what the Senate sends to you", giving away his intentions before he had the chance to act. Lucilla conspired against Commodus, and attempted to have him assassinated in 182 CE. The political turmoil and uproar in Rome: the people versus the senate. Commodus would do anything to gain that special love from Lucilla because he is so interested in a relationship with her. Lucilla informs Commodus about her plans in order to save her son, and Commodus captures Maximus. Lucilla, Commodus’ sister, a widowed mother and tortured soul who had to resist his brother’s incestuous advances. [4], Quintianus' nephew, brandishing a dagger or sword, bungled the assassination attempt. Suetonius a possible lover of Sabina: One interpretation of, Lover of Hadrian: Lambert (1984), p. 99 and. It's revealed that they once had a relationship, but the audience is never told why it ended. So, relations with her brother were strained at best. When Maximus and Lucilla are first shown in the movie, the viewer can see right away that there is heat between the two. We can tell that from the moment we first glimpse Commodus, sprawled in his commodious caravan, but just in case we miss the point Joaquin Phoenix lays on the mincing like a trowel, and the make-up, too. Sister of Trajan's father: Giacosa (1977), p. 7. Share with: Link: Copy link. Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.For genus of land snail, see Lucilla (gastropod). Maximus, however, isn't only the character in Gladiator who's bent on revenge. Not a pirates vid?! The only male son of Marcus Aurelius.He lived in the shadow of his father,hoping one day to become the Emperor,but all his dreams were crushed after knowing that … Commodus arranges a duel between him and Maximus and mortally wounds Maximus before the battle, hoping to win the crowd by defeating him gladiator-style. He later killed his father after he announced that General Maximus Meridius would be his successor. The marriage to Quintianus gave Lucilla nowhere near the political influence she once had. Commodus did not have an incestuous relationship with his sister Lucilla, as shown in the film. He took the throne as regent, but was killed by Maximus in the Colosseum. The emperor’s relationship with the senate was irreparably poisoned by this close shave. Later, Commodus discovers that Lucilla and the chief senator Gracchus have been supporting Maximus in planning to escape from Rome to build a rebellion to overthrow Commodus and restore the Senate. [2] At the same time, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus were fighting a Parthian war in Syria. After … Poor Lucilla of the movie. Moderator:JamesMouse. We can tell that from the moment we first glimpse Commodus, sprawled in his commodious caravan, but just in case we miss the point Joaquin Phoenix lays on the mincing like a trowel, and the make-up, too. But, she survived Commodus’ reign, and even had an affair with the short-lived Emperor Pertinax. Share. Commodus and Lucilla had a strong attraction towards one another, and after she falls in love with Maximus, Commodus becomes enraged with jealousy. Husband of Salonia Matidia: Levick (2014), p. 161. Commodus would do anything to gain that special love from Lucilla because he is so interested in a relationship with her. Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla or Lucilla (7 March 148 or 150 – 182) was the second daughter and third child of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger.She was the wife of her father's co-ruler Lucius Verus and an elder sister to later Emperor Commodus.Commodus ordered Lucilla's execution after a failed assassination and coup attempt when she was about 33 years old. ((Copyrights where they are due)) What? As soon as Lucilla interupts him, Commodus remarks on how happy he is because he is loved. Soon after he became sole ruler, Lucius changed his name to Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus. And why in the world would your history teacher think Gladiator was a good film to show to the class anyway?? [1][4][5], Commodus ordered the deaths of Quintianus' nephew and of Marcus Ummidius Quadratus Annianus, and banished Lucilla, her daughter and Ummidia Cornificia Faustina to the Italian island of Capri. Another confusing example of love is between maximus and Lucilla. Commodus' Love for Lucilla. Commodus suspects Lucilla of betraying him and threatens to kill Lucius unless she tells him about the plot. Not one to sit around, she started plotting his downfall. Being Commodus's new toy was hardly desirable, at least not to those who knew what he was really like. In 181 or 182, a conspiracy was unearthed involving Commodus’s sister, Lucilla, and her husband, Tiberius Claudius Pompeianus. Bubblegumtea 111,779 views. Later, Commodus discovers that Lucilla and the chief senator Gracchus have been supporting Maximus in planning to escape from Rome to build a rebellion to overthrow Commodus and restore the Senate. Hollywood Clips Recommended for you Share with: Link: Copy link. Denis Ripamonti 141,006 views. Rather than be executed, this daughter of Marcus Aurelius committed suicide. In the meantime, Commodus knows he can't just kill Maximus because the crowd has become enthralled by him, and as Lucilla says, "the mob is Rome." Commodus is that old stand-by of the dynastic drama, the disappointing son. His father, Marcus Aurelius, is a noble philosopher-king, but Commodus is no chip off the old block. Enraged at the lineage crisis this created, Commodus falsely accused Bruttia of adultery—and, just like his sister Lucilla, had her banished to Capri and then executed. Julia Balbilla a possible lover of Sabina: A. R. Birley (1997). You really gave more depth to the relationship between Commodus and Lucilla. Set after the scene in which Commodus and Lucilla are on the bed together. Commodus and Lucilla were siblings, and after Commodus married Crispina and favored his children by her over the children of Lucilla, the relationship between Commodus and Lucilla deteriorated. Relationships like that were very common, but today they would be considered incest. As soon as Lucilla interupts him, Commodus remarks on how happy he is because he is loved.-Peter [2] They married nonetheless and, about a year later, in 170, Lucilla bore him a son named Pompeianus. Lucilla and Lucius Verus had three children: Lucilla was an influential and respectable woman and she enjoyed her status. His reign is commonly considered to mark the end of the golden period of peace in the history of the Roman Empire known as the Pax Romana.. Leading men in the Empire were viewed with suspicion and often removed from the picture, regardless of their loyalty or not. This meant that, in the year 164AD, she became Empress of Rome. He was the tenth of fourteen children and the only son to survive - his twin brother Titus Aurelius Fulvus Antonius died at the age of four. I think that Commodus is not influenced by Falco, because he doesn't accept the senator's proposal to kill Max. ((Copyrights where they are due)) What? Commodus is that old stand-by of the dynastic drama, the disappointing son. Lucilla had been a widow yes, married to Lucius Verus, her father’s co-emperor. Commodus' sister Lucilla and the chief senator Gracchus secure a meeting with Maximus, and he obtains their promise to help him escape Rome, rejoin his soldiers, topple Commodus by force, and hand power over back to the Senate. You can see in his relationship with Falco that he is young and influenced by the people around him. Si Cómodo o kundi man Commodus (pagluwas sa Ininglis: /ˈkɒmədəs/; 31 Agusto 161 – 31 Disyembre 192), natawo sa ngaran nga Lucius Aurelius Commodus[2] ngan namatay sa ngaran nga Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus, usa nga emperador sa Roma kaupod han iya amay nga si Marcus Aurelius tikang sadton tuig 177 tubtob san kamatay san iya amay sadton tuig 180, ngan solo na emperador tubtob … Balsdon, J.P.V.D., Roman Women, Barnes & Noble Inc, 1998. In the meantime, Commodus knows he can't just kill Maximus because the crowd has become enthralled by him, and as Lucilla says, "the mob is Rome." The only male son of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor. In 182 AD, his sibling Lucilla plotted along with a … She was the wife of her father's co-ruler Lucius Verus and an elder sister to later Emperor Commodus. Commodus is unable to order the execution of Maximus because the crowd wishes for the gladiator to live. Uninvited (Commodus and Lucilla) - Duration: 4:48. He ordered his men to find Maximus and bring him to Rome to prepare for his execution. Commodus was in love with his sister Lucilla but she didn't love him back. Nice work. Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla or Lucilla (7 March 148 or 150 – 182) was the second daughter and third child of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger. Lucilla was at one time married to Lucius Verus, as her son tells Maximus in the film. The relationship in which Commodus had with his sister influenced him in how he reacted towards Maximus. The first of these inept emperors was Commodus, the son … [4] Her son Pompeianus was later murdered by Caracalla.[2]. Husband of Ceionia Fabia: Levick (2014), p. 164. Commodus’s innocent wife Bruttia suffered an utterly tragic fate. He (typical) doesm't have a mother. For genus of land snail, see. The dying Caesar, Marcus Aurelius, who wants to return Rome to its former glory and hand his power over to a suitable ruler. Gardner, Jane F., Women in Roman Law and Society, Indiana University Press, 1991. Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla or Lucilla (7 March 148 or 150 – 182) was the second daughter and third child of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger.She was the wife of her father's co-ruler Lucius Verus and an elder sister to later Emperor Commodus.Commodus ordered Lucilla's execution after a failed assassination and coup attempt when she was about 33 years old. Lucilla, Maximus and Gracchus plot to kill Commodus The romantic relationship between Lucilla and Maximus is clearly evident, and it truly angers Commodus. Lucilla was a daughter of the Emperor of Rome by the time of 180 CE. I think that his father was probably absent often duiring his years of war. One of the most noticeable disorders that Commodus inherits from his damaging relationships is his insestious love for his sister Lucilla. However, Maximus, against all odds, defeats Commodus in the duel and stabs him … To me, the movie kinda hinted at her having a thing for Gladiator. Sara chapter 1 . Commodus really did have a sister Lucilla, and she hated her brother. Emperor Commodus/Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla; Commodus/OC - Relationship; Lucius/OC; Commodus/Lucius; Lucius Verus (Gladiator) Emperor Commodus; Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla; Jealousy; Threats; Family Drama ; Emperor - Freeform; Slight Rape Mention; Revenge; Summary. Commodus isn't only motivated by politics—he's also motivated by (you got it) revenge. [2] Her co-conspirators included Publius Tarrutenius Paternus the Praetorian prefect, her daughter Plautia from her first marriage, a nephew of Quintianus also called Quintianus, and her paternal cousins, the former consul Marcus Ummidius Quadratus Annianus and his sister Ummidia Cornificia Faustina. I love this. Peck, Harry Thurston, Harpers Dictionary of Classical Antiquities, Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1898. By the time Commodus came into power, Lucilla was remarried to politician Tiberius Claudius Pompeianus Quintianus (who had the world's longest name and was, once more, twice Lucilla’s age). Born and raised in Rome into an influential political family, Lucilla was a younger twin with her elder brother Gemellus Lucillae, who died around 150. Lucilla was not happy living the quiet life of a private citizen in Rome, and hated her sister-in-law Bruttia Crispina. Lucilla In AD 182 his own sister Annia Lucilla, together with her cousin, the former consul Marcus Ummidius Quadratus, were involved in a plot to assassinate him. By the time Commodus came into power, Lucilla was remarried to politician Tiberius Claudius Pompeianus Quintianus (who had the world's longest name and was, once more, twice Lucilla’s age). As an unattached link to Emperor Aurelius and to the late co-Emperor Verus and because of her royal-born offspring, Lucilla was not destined for a long widowhood, and thus, a short time later, in 169, her father arranged a second marriage for her with Tiberius Claudius Pompeianus Quintianus from Antioch. You may need to transfer out of that school. He sent a centurion there to execute them later that year. ... scena nelle celle dei gladiatori tra Massimo e Lucilla - Duration: 3:51. Shortly after his ascension Commodus altered his name to Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus. Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla or Lucilla (March 7, 148 or 150–182) was the second daughter and third child of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger. Fearing that her political power was dwindling, Lucilla plotted to have Commodus assassinated, and once the plot was thwarted, Commodus had Lucilla executed. Maximus, however, isn't only the character in Gladiator who's bent on revenge. Lucilla, Maximus and Gracchus plot to kill Commodus The romantic relationship between Lucilla and Maximus is clearly evident, and it truly angers Commodus. He was a Syrian Roman who was twice consul and a political ally to her father, but Lucilla and her mother were against the marriage as a less than ideal match, partly because Quintianus was at least twice Lucilla's age, but also because he was not of her own Roman nobilis social rank though he was descended from rulers in the East. Lucilla did the same thing, only to be widowed when her husband Lucius Verus died. When Marcus Aurelius tells Commodus his decision, Commodus - who has always felt unloved and ignored by his father - flies into a rage and strangles him. You won't get any argument from me about that! Commodus dreams about his sister confessing her love to him. Maximus married and had a son. The emperor’s relationship with the senate was irreparably poisoned by this close shave. Paula - now I know what happens in Monster's Ball! [1] Verus, 18 years her senior, became her husband three years later in Ephesus in 164. Argh! As a young lady, she married her father’s friend, ally and eventual co-ruler, Lucius Versus. In 182 AD, his sibling Lucilla plotted along with a gathering of senators to kill him. His reign is commonly considered to mark the end of the golden period of peace in the history of the Roman Empire known as the Pax Romana. Lucilla and Commodus' relationship is very interesting indeed. Commodus is the main antagonist in the 2000 film, Gladiator. He would be the first emperor born while his father was the emperor and the last to inherit the throne as the previous five emperors (i… Commodus then tackled Junior Quintianus to the ground and the assination attempt was foiled. Commodus (/ ˈ k ɒ m ə d ə s /; 31 August 161 – 31 December 192) was Roman emperor jointly with his father Marcus Aurelius from 176 until his father's death in 180, and solely until 192. Fraschetti, Augusto, (Ed. She spent much time in Rome, while Verus was away from Rome much of the time, fulfilling his duties as a co-ruler. This article is about the daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla or Lucilla (7 March 148 or 150 – 182) was the second daughter and third child of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger.She was the wife of her father's co-ruler Lucius Verus and an elder sister to later Emperor Commodus.Commodus ordered Lucilla's execution after a failed assassination and coup attempt when she was about 33 years old. Cat, I saw Monster's Ball yesterday (a rare date with my hubby!). They had a relationship together many years prior, before Maximus and Lucilla were married to others. Commodus is an arrogant man who lusts for power which led him into killing his own father and would do anything to get rid of anyone that may threaten his claim to the throne. She was the wife of her father's co-ruler Lucius Verus and an elder sister to later Emperor Commodus. The antagonist in the story, he is the son of Marcus Aurelius. Moderator:JamesMouse. "...for all else is dust and air. Lucilla informs Commodus about her plans in order to save her son, and Commodus captures Maximus. Husband of Rupilia Faustina: Levick (2014), p. 163. He was the brother of Princess Lucilla, and uncle of Lucius. Except where otherwise noted, the notes below indicate that an individual's parentage is as shown in the above family tree. Commodus’ bodyguards seized the foolish assassin, and the plot was foiled. Those emperors who followed for the next century would witness a time of both chaos and decline. D'Ambra, Eve, Roman Women, Cambridge University Press, 2006. Commodus suspects Lucilla of betraying him and threatens to kill Lucius unless she tells him about the plot. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. Later in the movie Commodus starts to become really close to his sister Lucilla and she accepts it because if she doesn’t then Commodus would’ve killed her. He was portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix. His ruthless sister Lucilla quickly got sick of watching Bruttia parade around as Empress, the position she once held, all while her baby brother continued on his useless rule. The change meant that any hope of Lucilla becoming Empress again was lost and she and Quintianus returned to Rome. Not a pirates vid?! Sources diverge on the origins of the conspiracy, with some claiming Lucilla was jealous of Commodus’ wife Crispina (incest between Commodus and Lucilla is suggested in Gladiator) while others maintain she saw the first warning signs of her brother’s mental instability. (Though to be fair, the only way she’d have gotten that back is if she’d married her brother…ick.) Commodus is the main antagonist in the 2000 film, Gladiator. Commodus' sister Lucilla and the chief senator Gracchus secure a meeting with Maximus, and he obtains their promise to help him escape Rome, rejoin his soldiers, topple Commodus by force, and hand power over back to the Senate. What Paula describes happens early on. Lucius Verus died around 168/169 while returning from the war theater in the Danube region, and as a result, Lucilla lost her status as Empress.[2]. ), Roman Women, University Of Chicago Press, 1999. It is shocking scene but there is much more to the story. Leading men in the Empire were viewed with suspicion and often removed from the picture, regardless of their loyalty or not. This forum is a gathering place for Gladiator fans as well as all movie fans to discuss anything related to this movie! Don't cross it off your list - Halle really deserved the Oscar.___________________ "Do you think thats the way it is with our dreams and our nightmares? Commodus was the son of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The lonliness you described at growing up in the imperial palace was devastating. I think that he has probably been manipulated by people who want to use his power, all of his life. The couple never had a child together, and some historians even think that Commodus was completely sterile. But by the time of the events of the movie, she was married to Pompeianus, a successful Roman general and very trusted by Marcus Aurelius. He was in fact, who … What is not said is that Verus was co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius. In Blade Runner, Roy is commited suicide by killing his father, Tyrell. Commodus didn’t stay in the Danube for very long, just enough time to work out a treaty of peace in order to return to Rome for an easier life. He was portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix. Husband of Ulpia Marciana: Levick (2014), p. 161. He has Gracchus arrested and orders his men to kill off Maximus' conspirators. The relationship and understanding between Commodus and Lucilla. He simply watched Lucius sleeping and probably was pondering the thoughts of what it must be like to be loved by Lucilla. He also ruled as co-emperor with his father Marcus Aurelius from 177 until his father's death in 180.. His accession as emperor was the first time a son had succeeded his biological father since Titus succeeded Vespasian in 79. 123, but I have to humbly disagree. Over time, Lucilla became very concerned with her brother Commodus' erratic behaviour and its resulting effect on the stability of the empire. Lucilla informs Commodus about her plans in order to save her son, and Commodus captures Maximus. Commodus was in love with his sister Lucilla but she didn't love him back. Lucilla conspired against Commodus, and attempted to have him assassinated in 182 CE. Thereafter his rule became increasingly arbitrary and vicious. Exclude Relationships Anna Aurelia Galeria Lucilla/Maximus Decimus Meridius (10) Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus | Emperor Commodus/Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla (3) Katniss Everdeen/Peeta Mellark (1) Katniss Everdeen/Madge Undersee (1) Seneca Crane/Katniss Everdeen (1) Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus | Emperor Commodus/Maximus Decimus Meridius (1) Exclude Additional Tags … Lucilla was at one time married to Lucius Verus, as her son tells Maximus in the film. Commodus's guards were faster than Quintianus and the would-be assassin was overpowered and disarmed without injuring the emperor. Commodus becomes very suspicious and threatens Lucius. He has Gracchus arrested and orders his men to kill off Maximus' conspirators. Lucius Aurelius Commodus was born to the philosopher/king and Faustina the Younger at Lanuvium, a city fourteen miles southeast of Rome on August 31, 161 CE. The marriage to Quintianus gave Lucilla nowhere near the political influence she once had. In 182 A.D., Commodus’ sister Lucilla organized an attempt on her brother’s life. In Gladiator, Commodus is giving himself life by kiling his father. Wife of M. Annius Libo: Levick (2014), p. 163. In 182 Commodus’s sister Lucilla conspired with a group of senators to assassinate him. Commodus ordered Lucilla's execution after a failed assassination and coup attempt when she was about 33 years old. Commodus was Roman emperor from 180 to 192 CE. ), Lappin Linda (Transl. Lucilla, Commodus' sister, the Subsidiary Enemy, a widow who will protect her son at all cost. Casino "You can either have the money and the hammer or you can walk outta here you can't have both" - Duration: 5:11. It's also the nature versus nuture argument when you think of how he turned out versus Lucilla. Lucilla, Maximus and Gracchus plot to kill Commodus The romantic relationship between Lucilla and Maximus is clearly evident, and it truly angers Commodus. Commodus's directly responsible for the brutal death of his wife and son, and Maximus vows to continue fighting in the arena until he can find a way to kill Commodus. 4/4/2001 . Lucilla - Lucilla is the daughter of Marcus Aurelius and the brother of Commodus whom lusts for her. Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla or Lucilla (7 March 148 or 150 – 182) was the second daughter and third child of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger. This page was last edited on 15 December 2020, at 22:03. This is mostly confusing because it seems like the relationship between the two could work out in the end. Life lesson: DO NOT SHOUT YOUR ULTRA SECRET MURDER PLANS AT PEOPLE YOU’RE MEANT TO BE QUIETLY SNEAKING UP ON Also don’t ever hire some guys cousin via giphy Lucilla was quickly caught. Italics indicates a junior co-emperor, while underlining indicates a usurper. His sister’s son he treats like his own because his father is not in the picture any Commodus' sister Lucilla and the chief senator Gracchus secure a meeting with Maximus, and he obtains their promise to help him escape Rome, rejoin his soldiers, topple Commodus by force, and hand power over back to the Senate. The plot failed, and Commodus retaliated by executing a number of leading senators. So he simply hoped that they both felt it as the lover's love, that that's what it was. Commodus (31 August 161 – 31 December 192), born Lucius Aurelius Commodus and died Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus, was Roman Emperor from AD 180 to 192. Commodus has an heir, … Commodus (/ ˈ k ɒ m ə d ə s /; 31 August 161 – 31 December 192) was Roman emperor jointly with his father Marcus Aurelius from 176 until his father's death in 180, and solely until 192. After battling with the Germans, the general Maximus, weary of battle, decides to retire at his Spanish farm estate at the Emperor's behest, but the Emperor tells him that Commodus is unfit to rule and thus appoints him as regent to help save Rome from corruption. Sorry for spilling the spoiler, but actually I didn't give much away about Monster's Ball - it's just that that scene reminded me instantly of Gladiator. That we have to keep feeding them for them to stay alive? On the 7th March any time between 148-150AD, Anna Aurelia Galeria Lucilla is born. Commodus suspects Lucilla of betraying him and threatens to kill Lucius unless she tells him about the plot. Lucilla did what she could to help her, but that was as much as she could offer. What is not said is that Verus was co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius. Commodus becomes very suspicious and threatens Lucius. From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core. 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