Severan dynasty
Julia Maesa (7 May before 160 AD – AD) was a member of the Severan dynasty of the Roman Empire who was grandmother to emperors Elagabalus and Severus Alexander, elder sister of empress Julia Domna, and mother of Julia Soaemias and Julia Mamaea. She wielded influence during the reigns of her grandsons as Augusta of the Empire from 218 to her death, especially on their elevation to emperors.