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King Massinissa (r. 206-202 BC) of Numidia unified and lead a federation of Massylii Berber tribes during the Second Punic War, making Cirta, now Constantine, its capital.
In 25 BC, Numidia became a Roman vassal. The former kingdom was split, transferring Berber King Juba II (r. 30-23 BC) to the neighboring kingdom of Mauretania.
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Elagabalus (r. 218-222 AD), born Sextus Varius Avitus Bassianus, was the son of Sextus Varius Marcellus and Julia Soaemias. He claimed to have been the biological son of Caracalla (r. 211-217 AD).
He was succeeded by Severus Alexander (r. 222-235 AD), who was then succeeded by Maximinus I (r. 235-238 AD).
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Severus Alexander (r. 222-235 AD), born Bassianus Alexianus, was the son of Julia Avita Mamaea and stepson of Marcus Julius Gessius Marcianus. He was the adoptive son of Elagabalus (r. 218-222 AD).
He was succeeded by Maximinus I (r. 235-238 AD), who was then succeeded by Gordian I (r. 238 AD).
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Maximinus I (r. 235-238 AD), also known as "Thrax,” was likely the son of Micca and Ababa. He was born in Thrace to a Gothic father and an Alanic mother.
He was succeeded by Gordian I (r. 238 AD), who was then succeeded by Gordian II (r. 238 AD).
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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of of King Manasseh (r. 697-652 BC), son of King Hezekiah. When King Manasseh died, his son Amon became king of Judah.
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Philip II "the Younger” (r. 247-249 AD), born Marcus Julius Severus Philippus, was the son of Philip I "the Arab” and Marcia Otacilia Severa.
He was succeeded by Decius (r. 249-251 AD), who was then succeeded by Herennius Etruscus (r. 251 AD).
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In this week's Notable People in History newsletter, we’ll take a look at the life of Jeroboam I (r. 931-910 BC), son of Nebat and Zeruah. When King Jeroboam I died, his son Nadab (r. 910-909 BC) became king of Israel.
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Decius (r. 249-251 AD), born Gaius Messius Quintus Decius Valerinu, was proclaimed emperor of Rome after putting down a rebellion in Moesia.
He co-ruled with his son Herennius Etruscus (r. 251 AD), and was succeeded by Trebonianus Gallus (r. 251-253 AD).