Pertinax — Publius Helvius Pertinax † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Publius Helvius Pertinax Roman Emperor (31 Dec., 192), b. at Alba Pompeia, in Luguria, 1 August, 126; d. at Rome 28 March, 193. A freedman s son, he taught grammar at Rome before… … Catholic encyclopedia
Epistle to the Colossians — Epistle to the Colossians † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Epistle to the Colossians One of the four Captivity Epistles written by St. Paul during his first imprisonment in Rome the other three being Ephesians, Philemon and Philippians. That … Catholic encyclopedia
GALBA — a Roman emperor from June 68 to January 69, elected at the age of 70 by the Gallic legions to succeed Nero, but for his severity and avarice was slain by the Prætorian guard, who proclaimed Otho emperor in his stead … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
HELIOGA`BALUS — a Roman emperor; invested, while yet a youth, with the Imperial purple by the army in 218; ruled with a show of moderation at first, but soon gave way to every manner of excess; was after four years put to death by the Prætorian Guard, and his … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Five Good Emperors — The Five Good Emperors is a term that refers to five consecutive emperors of the Roman Empire who represented a line of virtuous and just rule Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius. Their reigns lasted between 96 to 180 AD.… … Wikipedia
Municipal Band of Charlottesville — The Municipal Band of Charlottesville, Inc. (April 2010) The Municipal Band of Charlottesville, Inc. is a nonprofit organization of volunteer members dedicated to excellence[citation needed] in the performance of … Wikipedia