Explanation: Of the 26 Emperors during the Crisis of the Third Century (it depends on how you count them), only 3 died of natural causes. 2 were of plague, which was a major contributor to the crisis. 1 (Carus) was literally struck by lightning while in his tent, giving him two places on this chart.
For bonus points, the 6 Emperors before the Crisis (Geta, Caracalla, Macrinus and his son, Elagabalus, and Alexander Severus) were all assassinated as well. An eventful century!
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PugJesus@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 1y
Explanation: Of the 26 Emperors during the Crisis of the Third Century (it depends on how you count them), only 3 died of natural causes. 2 were of plague, which was a major contributor to the crisis. 1 (Carus) was literally struck by lightning while in his tent, giving him two places on this chart.
For bonus points, the 6 Emperors before the Crisis (Geta, Caracalla, Macrinus and his son, Elagabalus, and Alexander Severus) were all assassinated as well. An eventful century!
Eheran@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
So 6 out of 26 were not assassinated? How does that explain the tiny chance?
PugJesus@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
3 out of 26 (or 32) were not assassinated. The actual chance is exaggerated.
Eheran@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Alright. But seeing that one of them actually got hit by lightning and that chance is much smaller makes it a bit odd :D
ArmyTiger@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Plague and lightning are natural causes.
Eheran@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
Yes, not assassinated.
kubica@fedia.io · 6 pts · 1y
"You are sentenced to Roman Emperor."