Clodius Albinus was born in Africa rather aristocratic family. His father decided to invite him to Albino pale as he was when he was born. One might think that his father had been abusive, but the white was a prestigious Roman society. Politicians in their togas bleached white as possible, when you ran for office. So maybe it was a compliment. Yet, strange name, I think.
He joined the army in early life. Marcus Aurelius (emperor of the time) hired him to help him a riot. Marcus said that without the legions of Bithynia Clodius would have joined the insurgency and have had problems.
Rebellions and revolutions in these days were mostly on the number of legions you can get on your side. Sometimes a well done speech could tip the balance in that would become the next emperor or remain on the throne.
Now, here's a curious chapter in the life of Clodius. Coldius has received an order in Britain by the Emperor Commodus then. Now, when Commodus Commodus killed Clodius began to denounce their troops. He said the chest had been a tyrant (probably true - most of the emperors were tyrants) also said the Senate should have more power. In fact, if Dresser had not died, had been just a rumor. Clodius was so respected at the moment, however, came almost with impunity. Although the emperor is furious.
Clodius is the time when the Emperor Pertinax is assassinated. Pertinax was unpopular with the Praetorian Guard (the emperor's bodyguard.) Because he had not paid them enough. Now of all people to be unpopular with guys who are supposed to protect you. In fact, they have nothing but. They murdered the emperor Pertinax, because they hated so much.
This was not the best thing to do, but something really stupid what he did come. Because we do not have a replacement lined up to Pertinax, who just decided to give the position of the emperor who wanted to pay more. Actually auction.
Didio Juliano was the man who won the auction. But it would be so easy for him. In the Roman provinces were powerful men who have vast armies under his command. Frankly, the way it all went down was very civilized, even by his standards. They were not happy.
While challengers to the throne was Pescennius Niger in Syria, Septimius Severus in Illyricum and Pannonia and our hero Clodius Albinus in Britain and Gaul.
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