In 161, when she was between 11 and 13 years old, Lucilla's father arranged a marriage for her with his co-ruler Lucius Verus. The marriage to Quintianus gave Lucilla nowhere near the political influence she once had. Commodus is unable to order the execution of Maximus because the crowd wishes for the gladiator to live. I think it's shown up very well in his sick relationship with Lucus. Peck, Harry Thurston, Harpers Dictionary of Classical Antiquities, Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1898. Lucilla, Commodus' sister, the Subsidiary Enemy, a widow who will protect her son at all cost. Lucilla was a daughter of the Emperor of Rome by the time of 180 CE. Share. Lucilla, Commodus’ sister, a widowed mother and tortured soul who had to resist his brother’s incestuous advances. What is not said is that Verus was co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius. Leading men in the Empire were viewed with suspicion and often removed from the picture, regardless of their loyalty or not. Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla or Lucilla (7 March 148 or 150 – 182) was the second daughter and third child of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger.She was the wife of her father's co-ruler Lucius Verus and an elder sister to later Emperor Commodus.Commodus ordered Lucilla's execution after a failed assassination and coup attempt when she was about 33 years old. Commodus' sister Lucilla and the chief senator Gracchus secure a meeting with Maximus, and he obtains their promise to help him escape Rome, rejoin his soldiers, topple Commodus by force, and hand power over back to the Senate. You can see in his relationship with Falco that he is young and influenced by the people around him. Maximus, however, isn't only the character in Gladiator who's bent on revenge. And he took his chances to go no further in that thought... Commodus knows nothing about love. ((Copyrights where they are due)) What? The lonliness you described at growing up in the imperial palace was devastating. But, she survived Commodus’ reign, and even had an affair with the short-lived Emperor Pertinax. Commodus (/ ˈ k ɒ m ə d ə s /; 31 August 161 – 31 December 192) was Roman emperor jointly with his father Marcus Aurelius from 176 until his father's death in 180, and solely until 192. Wife of M. Annius Libo: Levick (2014), p. 163. Cat, I saw Monster's Ball yesterday (a rare date with my hubby!). He also ruled as co-emperor with his father Marcus Aurelius from 177 until his father's death in 180.. His accession as emperor was the first time a son had succeeded his biological father since Titus succeeded Vespasian in 79. Italics indicates a junior co-emperor, while underlining indicates a usurper. Later in the movie Commodus starts to become really close to his sister Lucilla and she accepts it because if she doesn’t then Commodus would’ve killed her. Over time, Lucilla became very concerned with her brother Commodus' erratic behaviour and its resulting effect on the stability of the empire. Wife of M. Annius Verus: Giacosa (1977), p. 10. Commodus is the main antagonist in the 2000 film, Gladiator. Lucius Aurelius Commodus was born to the philosopher/king and Faustina the Younger at Lanuvium, a city fourteen miles southeast of Rome on August 31, 161 CE. He took the throne as regent, but was killed by Maximus in the Colosseum. Commodus becomes very suspicious and threatens Lucius. Emperor Commodus/Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla; Emperor Commodus; Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla; Maximus Decimus Meridius; Sibling Love; Dirty Thoughts; Forbidden Love; Sibling Incest; Summary. Lucilla’s maternal grandparents were Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius and Roman Empress Faustina the Elder and her paternal grandparents were Domitia Lucilla and praetor Marcus Annius Verus. Lucilla and Lucius Verus had three children: Lucilla was an influential and respectable woman and she enjoyed her status. His ruthless sister Lucilla quickly got sick of watching Bruttia parade around as Empress, the position she once held, all while her baby brother continued on his useless rule. Lucilla - Lucilla is the daughter of Marcus Aurelius and the brother of Commodus whom lusts for her. Commodus' sister Lucilla and the chief senator Gracchus secure a meeting with Maximus, and he obtains their promise to help him escape Rome, rejoin his soldiers, topple Commodus by force, and hand power over back to the Senate. His reign is commonly considered to mark the end of the golden period of peace in the history of the Roman Empire known as the Pax Romana. She was the wife of her father's co-ruler Lucius Verus and an elder sister to later Emperor Commodus. Life lesson: DO NOT SHOUT YOUR ULTRA SECRET MURDER PLANS AT PEOPLE YOU’RE MEANT TO BE QUIETLY SNEAKING UP ON Also don’t ever hire some guys cousin via giphy Lucilla was quickly caught. As he burst forth from his hiding place to commit the deed, he boasted to Commodus "Here is what the Senate sends to you", giving away his intentions before he had the chance to act. Lucilla was not happy living the quiet life of a private citizen in Rome, and hated her sister-in-law Bruttia Crispina. What type of relationship did Commodus have with Lucilla? The first of these inept emperors was Commodus, the son … I think that Commodus is not influenced by Falco, because he doesn't accept the senator's proposal to kill Max. Husband of Ulpia Marciana: Levick (2014), p. 161. In fact, according to some sources, Lucilla is the one sister with whom Commodus does not have sexual relations. Husband of Rupilia Faustina: Levick (2014), p. 163. The change meant that any hope of Lucilla becoming Empress again was lost and she and Quintianus returned to Rome. At this marriage, she received her title of Augusta and became a Roman Empress. Set after the scene in which Commodus and Lucilla are on the bed together. The dying Caesar, Marcus Aurelius, who wants to return Rome to its former glory and hand his power over to a suitable ruler. Commodus’ bodyguards seized the foolish assassin, and the plot was foiled. The marriage to Quintianus gave Lucilla nowhere near the political influence she once had. To me, the movie kinda hinted at her having a thing for Gladiator. 4/4/2001 . Lucilla was a daughter of the Emperor of Rome by the time of 180 CE. Commodus suspects Lucilla of betraying him and threatens to kill Lucius unless she tells him about the plot. [1] Verus, 18 years her senior, became her husband three years later in Ephesus in 164. Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla or Lucilla (7 March 148 or 150 – 182) was the second daughter and third child of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger.She was the wife of her father's co-ruler Lucius Verus and an elder sister to later Emperor Commodus.Commodus ordered Lucilla's execution after a failed assassination and coup attempt when she was about 33 years old. Argh! Commodus suspects Lucilla of betraying him and threatens to kill Lucius unless she tells him about the plot. He sent a centurion there to execute them later that year. I think that his father was probably absent often duiring his years of war. Share with: Link: Copy link. In 172, Lucilla and Quintianus accompanied Marcus Aurelius to Vindobona (now Vienna) in support of the Danube military campaign and were with him on 17 March 180, when Aurelius died and Commodus became the new emperor. By the time Commodus came into power, Lucilla was remarried to politician Tiberius Claudius Pompeianus Quintianus (who had the world's longest name and was, once more, twice Lucilla’s age). When Marcus Aurelius tells Commodus his decision, Commodus - who has always felt unloved and ignored by his father - flies into a rage and strangles him. Lightman, Marjorie and Lightman, Benjamin, A to Z of Ancient Greek and Roman Women, Infobase Publishing, 2008. Lucilla informs Commodus about her plans in order to save her son, and Commodus captures Maximus. With the death of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in March of 180 CE, the long reign of the five good emperors came to an end and with it so did the Pax Romana (the Roman Peace). Nice work. Denis Ripamonti 141,006 views. Husband of Salonia Matidia: Levick (2014), p. 161. What Paula describes happens early on. Julia Balbilla a possible lover of Sabina: A. R. Birley (1997). Shortly after his ascension Commodus altered his name to Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus. When Maximus and Lucilla are first shown in the movie, the viewer can see right away that there is heat between the two. Emperor Commodus/Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla; Commodus/OC - Relationship; Lucius/OC; Commodus/Lucius; Lucius Verus (Gladiator) Emperor Commodus; Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla; Jealousy; Threats; Family Drama ; Emperor - Freeform; Slight Rape Mention; Revenge; Summary. Paula - now I know what happens in Monster's Ball! Share with: Link: Copy link. Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla or Lucilla (7 March 148 or 150 – 182) was the second daughter and third child of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger. It is shocking scene but there is much more to the story. In 182 Commodus’s sister Lucilla conspired with a group of senators to assassinate him. Commodus really did have a sister Lucilla, and she hated her brother. In Blade Runner, Roy is commited suicide by killing his father, Tyrell. Commodus's guards were faster than Quintianus and the would-be assassin was overpowered and disarmed without injuring the emperor. Rather than be executed, this daughter of Marcus Aurelius committed suicide. Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla or Lucilla (7 March 148 or 150 – 182) was the second daughter and third child of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger.She was the wife of her father's co-ruler Lucius Verus and an elder sister to later Emperor Commodus.Commodus ordered Lucilla's execution after a failed assassination and coup attempt when she was about 33 years old. ), Lappin Linda (Transl. His reign is commonly considered to mark the end of the golden period of peace in the history of the Roman Empire known as the Pax Romana.. Commodus arranges a duel between him and Maximus and mortally wounds Maximus before the battle, hoping to win the crowd by defeating him gladiator-style. This forum is a gathering place for Gladiator fans as well as all movie fans to discuss anything related to this movie! Commodus did not have an incestuous relationship with his sister Lucilla, as shown in the film. Hmmm... Quite interesting... Perhaps she was the only woman he loved, and he knew it would always be so. Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.For genus of land snail, see Lucilla (gastropod). Eventually, Commodus’s attitude had utterly violent consequences—and the attacks came from those closest to him. It's also the nature versus nuture argument when you think of how he turned out versus Lucilla. Freisenbruch, Annelise, Caesars’ Wives: Sex, Power, and Politics in the Roman Empire, Free Press, 2011. I'm not sure if this is being discussed somewhere else... and I'll probably open a can of worms, but hey - it's never stopped me before. Lucilla did the same thing, only to be widowed when her husband Lucius Verus died. And why in the world would your history teacher think Gladiator was a good film to show to the class anyway?? Commodus dreams about his sister confessing her love to him. By the time Commodus came into power, Lucilla was remarried to politician Tiberius Claudius Pompeianus Quintianus (who had the world's longest name and was, once more, twice Lucilla’s age). To me, the movie kinda hinted at her having a thing for Gladiator. The plot failed, and Commodus retaliated by executing a number of leading senators. Except where otherwise noted, the notes below indicate that an individual's parentage is as shown in the above family tree. Commodus would do anything to gain that special love from Lucilla because he is so interested in a relationship with her. Relationships like that were very common, but today they would be considered incest. But by the time of the events of the movie, she was married to Pompeianus, a successful Roman general and very trusted by Marcus Aurelius. Lucilla In AD 182 his own sister Annia Lucilla, together with her cousin, the former consul Marcus Ummidius Quadratus, were involved in a plot to assassinate him. Being Commodus's new toy was hardly desirable, at least not to those who knew what he was really like. Fearing that her political power was dwindling, Lucilla plotted to have Commodus assassinated, and once the plot was thwarted, Commodus had Lucilla executed. Maximus married and had a son. Commodus arranges a duel between him and Maximus and mortally wounds Maximus before the battle, hoping to win the crowd by defeating him gladiator-style. Uninvited (Commodus and Lucilla) - Duration: 4:48. Commodus ordered Lucilla's execution after a failed assassination and coup attempt when she was about 33 years old. Leading men in the Empire were viewed with suspicion and often removed from the picture, regardless of their loyalty or not. He (typical) doesm't have a mother. And why in the world would your history teacher think Gladiator was a good film to show to the class anyway?? Upon learning this Commodus murders his father and attempts to kill Maximus as well. Commodus’ bodyguards seized the foolish assassin, and the plot was foiled. Lucilla informs Commodus about her plans in order to save her son, and Commodus captures Maximus. Commodus' Love for Lucilla. She was the wife of her father's co-ruler Lucius Verus and an elder sister to later Emperor Commodus. Commodus becomes very suspicious and threatens Lucius. Commodus and Lucilla were siblings, and after Commodus married Crispina and favored his children by her over the children of Lucilla, the relationship between Commodus and Lucilla deteriorated. Commodus becomes very suspicious and threatens Lucius. She lived into her fifties until, in A.D. 212, her death was ordered by Emperor Caracalla. He was a Syrian Roman who was twice consul and a political ally to her father, but Lucilla and her mother were against the marriage as a less than ideal match, partly because Quintianus was at least twice Lucilla's age, but also because he was not of her own Roman nobilis social rank though he was descended from rulers in the East. Born and raised in Rome into an influential political family, Lucilla was a younger twin with her elder brother Gemellus Lucillae, who died around 150. Commodus's directly responsible for the brutal death of his wife and son, and Maximus vows to continue fighting in the arena until he can find a way to kill Commodus. Casino "You can either have the money and the hammer or you can walk outta here you can't have both" - Duration: 5:11. "...for all else is dust and air. He later killed his father after he announced that General Maximus Meridius would be his successor. He was portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix. Share. Commodus suspects Lucilla of betraying him and threatens to kill Lucius unless she tells him about the plot. Commodus's directly responsible for the brutal death of his wife and son, and Maximus vows to continue fighting in the arena until he can find a way to kill Commodus. In 182 A.D., Commodus’ sister Lucilla organized an attempt on her brother’s life. He simply watched Lucius sleeping and probably was pondering the thoughts of what it must be like to be loved by Lucilla. He has Gracchus arrested and orders his men to kill off Maximus' conspirators. Lucilla's second husband Tiberius Claudius Pompeianus of In the meantime, Commodus knows he can't just kill Maximus because the crowd has become enthralled by him, and as Lucilla says, "the mob is Rome." The emperor’s relationship with the senate was irreparably poisoned by this close shave. In 181 or 182, a conspiracy was unearthed involving Commodus’s sister, Lucilla, and her husband, Tiberius Claudius Pompeianus. Sorry for spilling the spoiler, but actually I didn't give much away about Monster's Ball - it's just that that scene reminded me instantly of Gladiator. He was in fact, who … He ordered his men to find Maximus and bring him to Rome to prepare for his execution. Maximus, however, isn't only the character in Gladiator who's bent on revenge. Later, Commodus discovers that Lucilla and the chief senator Gracchus have been supporting Maximus in planning to escape from Rome to build a rebellion to overthrow Commodus and restore the Senate. In 182 AD, his sibling Lucilla plotted along with a gathering of senators to kill him. Gardner, Jane F., Women in Roman Law and Society, Indiana University Press, 1991. As it was his sister, Commodus chose not to execute Lucilla. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. They had a relationship together many years prior, before Maximus and Lucilla were married to others. This page was last edited on 15 December 2020, at 22:03. Commodus was in love with his sister Lucilla but she didn't love him back. "De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and Their Families", Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, Lucius Aurelius Commodus (AD 161 – AD 192), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lucilla&oldid=994472449, Articles with dead external links from October 2016, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, dashed lines indicate adoption; dotted lines indicate love affairs/unmarried relationships. Lucilla was at one time married to Lucius Verus, as her son tells Maximus in the film. [4] Her son Pompeianus was later murdered by Caracalla.[2]. Poor Lucilla of the movie. ), Roman Women, University Of Chicago Press, 1999. He was the brother of Princess Lucilla, and uncle of Lucius. Lucilla was older than Commodus by about 13 years. [2], In light of her brother's unstable rule, in 182 Lucilla became involved in a plot to assassinate Commodus and replace him with her husband and herself as the new rulers of Rome. You really gave more depth to the relationship between Commodus and Lucilla. Lucilla conspired against Commodus, and attempted to have him assassinated in 182 CE. Commodus has an heir, … She spent much time in Rome, while Verus was away from Rome much of the time, fulfilling his duties as a co-ruler. Commodus was in love with his sister Lucilla but she didn't love him back. Lucilla, Maximus and Gracchus plot to kill Commodus The romantic relationship between Lucilla and Maximus is clearly evident, and it truly angers Commodus. Don't cross it off your list - Halle really deserved the Oscar.___________________ "Do you think thats the way it is with our dreams and our nightmares? The relationship and understanding between Commodus and Lucilla. Lucilla had been a widow yes, married to Lucius Verus, her father’s co-emperor. Commodus is the main antagonist in the 2000 film, Gladiator. Later, Commodus discovers that Lucilla and the chief senator Gracchus have been supporting Maximus in planning to escape from Rome to build a rebellion to overthrow Commodus and restore the Senate. As an unattached link to Emperor Aurelius and to the late co-Emperor Verus and because of her royal-born offspring, Lucilla was not destined for a long widowhood, and thus, a short time later, in 169, her father arranged a second marriage for her with Tiberius Claudius Pompeianus Quintianus from Antioch. Bubblegumtea 111,779 views. From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core. The only male son of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor. Those emperors who followed for the next century would witness a time of both chaos and decline. He would be the first emperor born while his father was the emperor and the last to inherit the throne as the previous five emperors (i… Commodus’s innocent wife Bruttia suffered an utterly tragic fate. As soon as Lucilla interupts him, Commodus remarks on how happy he is because he is loved. His father, Marcus Aurelius, is a noble philosopher-king, but Commodus is no chip off the old block. Sara chapter 1 . This meant that, in the year 164AD, she became Empress of Rome. His sister’s son he treats like his own because his father is not in the picture any Commodus' sister Lucilla and the chief senator Gracchus secure a meeting with Maximus, and he obtains their promise to help him escape Rome, rejoin his soldiers, topple Commodus by force, and hand power over back to the Senate. Lucilla conspired against Commodus, and attempted to have him assassinated in 182 CE. You won't get any argument from me about that! Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla or Lucilla (March 7, 148 or 150–182) was the second daughter and third child of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger. This is mostly confusing because it seems like the relationship between the two could work out in the end. After … Commodus then tackled Junior Quintianus to the ground and the assination attempt was foiled. We can tell that from the moment we first glimpse Commodus, sprawled in his commodious caravan, but just in case we miss the point Joaquin Phoenix lays on the mincing like a trowel, and the make-up, too. Si Cómodo o kundi man Commodus (pagluwas sa Ininglis: /ˈkɒmədəs/; 31 Agusto 161 – 31 Disyembre 192), natawo sa ngaran nga Lucius Aurelius Commodus[2] ngan namatay sa ngaran nga Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus, usa nga emperador sa Roma kaupod han iya amay nga si Marcus Aurelius tikang sadton tuig 177 tubtob san kamatay san iya amay sadton tuig 180, ngan solo na emperador tubtob … I love this. Moderator:JamesMouse. ((Copyrights where they are due)) What? Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla or Lucilla (7 March 148 or 150 – 182) was the second daughter and third child of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger. In the meantime, Commodus knows he can't just kill Maximus because the crowd has become enthralled by him, and as Lucilla says, "the mob is Rome." One of the most noticeable disorders that Commodus inherits from his damaging relationships is his insestious love for his sister Lucilla. He was the tenth of fourteen children and the only son to survive - his twin brother Titus Aurelius Fulvus Antonius died at the age of four. You may need to transfer out of that school. Commodus was Roman emperor from 180 to 192 CE. She was the wife of her father's co-ruler Lucius Verus and an elder sister to later Emperor Commodus. Yet it was surely still better than remaining a slave. Commodus really did have a sister Lucilla, and she hated her brother. 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