Julia Soaemias
Mother of Roman emperor Elagabalus (180–222)
Biography
Julia Soaemias Bassiana (180 – 11 March 222) was a Syrian noblewoman and the mother of Roman emperor Elagabalus, who ruled over the Roman Empire from 218 to 222. She was one of his chief advisors, initially with the support and accompaniment of her mother Julia Maesa. She and her mother guided the young emperor until growing unrest and a family division led to her son's replacement by her nephew Severus Alexander. Julia Soaemias was killed along with her son by the Praetorian Guard.
Julia Soaemias was born and raised in Emesa, Syria and through her mother was related to the Royal family of Emesa, and through marriage, to the Severan dynasty of Ancient Rome.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Sextus Varius Marcellus
- Children
- Elagabalus
- Parents
- Julius AvitusJulia Maesa
- Siblings
- Julia Avita Mamaea
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- Julia Soaemias died on March 11, 222 at the age of 42.
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- Julia Soaemias was born in Homs.
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- Julia Soaemias is a citizen of Ancient Rome.
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- Julia Soaemias is known as politician.
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- According to Wikidata, Julia Soaemias's spouse is or was Sextus Varius Marcellus.
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- Wikidata lists 1 child of Julia Soaemias.
