Roman Emperors · Question

Which teenage emperor was known for religious controversy and was assassinated at age 18? (r. 218-222 AD)

Answer

Elagabalus

The story behind the answer

Elagabalus is correct. Ruling from 218–222 AD and killed at just 18, he was a teenage high priest of the Syrian sun god Elagabal. In Rome, he tried to elevate this deity above Jupiter, brought the god’s sacred black stone to the capital

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