# Severus Alexander - Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/severus-alexander
Reign: 222 – 235 CE
Dynasty: severan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severus_Alexander

His murder conventionally opens the third-century crisis.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Elagabalus](https://roman-history.com/rulers/elagabalus)
- Succeeded by: [Maximinus Thrax](https://roman-history.com/rulers/maximinus-thrax)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 235 - [Crisis of the Third Century Begins](https://roman-history.com/timeline/235-crisis-of-the-third-century-begins)