Alexander Severus
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According to common, if unproved, legend, it was supposed to have come from the sarcophagus of the 3rd Century Roman Emperor Alexander Severus and to have once contained his ashes.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sumptuary laws were enacted on account of the public extravagance, but they were little regarded, and were altogether abrogated by the emperor Alexander Severus.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" by Various
Alexander Severus, who succeeded him, favoured the Jews, and caused himself to be instructed in their religion.
From "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) by Ross, Lady Mary
In 229 he was again appointed Consul; but feeling his life precarious under Alexander Severus, he obtained permission to retire to his native town of Nic�a.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various
The period of jurists ends with Alexander Severus.
From Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society by Maine, Henry Sumner, Sir
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