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Sejanus

Lucius Aelius Sejanus (/sɪˈdʒeɪnəs/ ⓘ; c. 20 BC – 18 October AD 31) was a Roman soldier and confidant of the Roman Emperor Tiberius. Of the Equites class by birth, Sejanus rose to power as prefect of the Praetorian Guard, the imperial bodyguard, of which he was commander from AD 14 until his execution for treason in AD 31.

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Allegiance
Roman Empire
Born
c. 20 BC Volsinii, Etruria
Commands
Praetorian Guard
Died
18 October AD 31 (aged 50) Rome
Other work
Consul of the Roman Empire in 31
Rank
Praetorian prefect

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related to Execution and aftermath · 27
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related to Historiography · 27
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related to Literary and cultural interpretations · 27
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related to Family · 24
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related to Consolidation of power · 23
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related to Feud with Drusus · 23
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related to Praetorian prefect · 23
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related to Praetorian Guard · 14
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related to Denunciation · 13
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SejanusCommandsPraetorian Guard1.00infobox
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SejanusOther workConsul of the Roman Empire in 311.00infobox
SejanusRankPraetorian prefect1.00infobox
SejanusService yearsAD 14–311.00infobox
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Sejanusrelated to Consolidation of powerTiberius0.60section
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Sejanusrelated to Consolidation of powerPrinceps0.60section
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