Before revision: Roman consortia imperii An early case of one emperor, remaining "sole sovereign" in charge but designating one junior and successor, was Marcus Aurelius (reigned 161–180 AD), who designated Lucius Verus —but on his death his son Commodus, whom he wanted to pass by, managed to seize the throne .
After revision: Roman consortia imperii An early case of one emperor, remaining "sole sovereign" in charge but designating one junior and successor, was Marcus Aurelius (reigned 161–180 AD), who designated Lucius Verus .