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Commodus

The definition of Commodus was the emperor of Rome from 180-192 A.D.

(noun)

An example of Commodus is the cruel Roman emperor who was born in 161 A.D. and was murdered in 192 in a conspiracy which was participated in by his mistress Marcia and his wrestling partner Narcissus.

See Commodus in Webster's New World College Dictionary

Commodus, Lucius Aelius Aurelius 161-192; emperor of Rome (180-192)

See Commodus in American Heritage Dictionary 4

Emperor of Rome (180-192) who ruled in a cruel and violent manner. He was murdered in a conspiracy led by his mistress.

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