mar 28, 193 - Roman Empire was auctioned off.

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During this period of time, the Praetorian guards have murdered/assassinated the emperor, Pertinax. The Praetorian guards decided to auction the Roman Empire's land to the highest bidder in public. A wealthy senate, whose name was Didius Julianus. He was named emperor, for only nine weeks when he was condemned and executed. This infamous offer led to a series of grief, shame, and indination throughout the city.