Perennis

When attacked by his enemies, Perennis was abandoned by Commodus and executed.

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A foreign policy of diplomacy and containment, instituted by the praetorian prefect Tigidius Perennis (182–185), brought fifteen years of peace to the northern frontier.

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But his repentance lasted only thirty days; and, under Cleander's tyranny, the administration of Perennis was often regretted.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 Rossiter Johnson 1906

Perennis, the terrors of Commodus had for a short time assumed the appearance of a return to virtue.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 Rossiter Johnson 1906

Perennis aspired to the empire; or what, in the eyes of Commodus, amounted to the same crime, he was capable of aspiring to it, had he not been prevented, surprised, and put to death.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 Rossiter Johnson 1906

Cleander, the successor of Perennis, was a Phrygian by birth; of a nation over whose stubborn but servile temper blows only could prevail.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 Rossiter Johnson 1906

Commodus was immersed in blood and luxury, he devolved the detail of the public business on Perennis, a servile and ambitious minister, who had obtained his post by the murder of his predecessor, but who possessed a considerable share of vigor and ability.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 Rossiter Johnson 1906

The legions of Britain, discontented with the administration of Perennis, formed a deputation of fifteen hundred select men, with instructions to march to Rome and lay their complaints before the Emperor.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 Rossiter Johnson 1906

If they have any chance of succeeding they will need more time than Perennis will give them.

Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Edward Lucas White 1900

In scarcely more than the twinkling of an eye Perennis. was seized by four brawny frontier sergeants and hurled down among the men, among whom he vanished like a lynx under a pack of dogs.

Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Edward Lucas White 1900