Julia Soaemias (d. 222)
Julia Soaemias (d. 222)
Empress of Rome. Name variations: Julia Soaemias Bassiana; Julia Soaemias Augusta; Julia Soemias; Julia Symiamira. Birthdate unknown; died in 222; dau. of Julia Maesa (c. 170–224 ce) and Gaius Julius Avitus Alexianus also known as Julius Avitus (a Roman senator); sister of Julia Mamaea; m. Sextus Varius Marcellus; children: Elagabalus (Roman emperor, with whom she was assassinated).
See also Women in World History.
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