Marcus Didius Julianus - A History of Rome

Marcus didius julianus had been around a long time. Was well known, and not for infamous reasons. Born in the one ties to an italian father and a roman african mother. Raised in the home of demidia lucilla, the mother of marcus aurelius. Became governor of upper germany when wars broke out. Later succeeded pertinax as proconsul of africa. Enjoyed life of wealthy aristocrat during last year of commodu's reign. And was finally, as i said, enjoying a nice dinner when pertinax was murdered. It was time for the pretorians to initiate the final phase of their brilliant plan