Severus Alexander held Dio in the highest esteem and reappointed him to the position of consul, even though his caustic nature irritated the Praetorian Guards, who demanded his life.
Alexander Severus diadakan Dio di harga tertinggi dan diangkat kembali dia untuk posisi konsul, meskipun sifat kaustiknya menjengkelkan Pengawal Praetorian, yang menuntut hidupnya.