Caracalla was Roman Emperor from February 4, 211 – April 8, 217.
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Severan Dynasty showing Caracalla's parents, Julia Domna and Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and a rubbed out spot where Caracalla's brother Geta was once.
Lucius Septimius Bassianus (changed to Marcus Aurelius Antoninus when he was 7), was born at Lugdunum,(Lyons, France) on April 4, 186 to Septimius Severus and Julia Domna. When Septimius Severus died in 211, Caracalla and his brother Geta became co-emperors, until Caracalla had his brother killed. Caracalla was assassinated while en route to campaign in Persia.