# Elagabalus - Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/elagabalus
Reign: 218 – 222 CE
Dynasty: severan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elagabalus

A controversial young emperor installed by eastern legions.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Caracalla](https://roman-history.com/rulers/caracalla)
- Succeeded by: [Severus Alexander](https://roman-history.com/rulers/severus-alexander)