Julia Avita Mamaea

Julia Avita Mamaea or Julia Mamaea (14 or 29 August around 182 235) was a Christian Syrian noble woman and member of the Severan dynasty. She was the mother of Roman emperor Alexander Severus and remained one of his chief advisors throughout his reign. She was killed in 235 by rebel soldiers alongside her son.

Julia Avita Mamaea
Augusta
Bust of Julia Mamaea, Louvre
BornAround 182-192 AD
Emesa, Syria
Died235 AD
Germania Superior
Spouse
IssueAlexander Severus
Marcus Julius Gessius Bassianus (possibly)
Theoclia (possibly)
Names
Julia Avita Mamaea
Regnal name
Julia Avita Mamaea Augusta
DynastySeveran
FatherGaius Julius Avitus Alexianus
MotherJulia Maesa
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