Commodus
Americannoun
noun
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He chose to favor biology over meritocracy and anointed Commodus as his heir when the boy was only 5 years old.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
Following the 2000 original, this sequel centres on Lucius, who we last saw as the young nephew of Joaquin Phoenix's Commodus in the first movie.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2023
“Napoleon” serves as a reunion with Phoenix, who earned his first Oscar nomination on “Gladiator” playing the maniacal, insecure leader Commodus.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2023
In fact, its a nymphaeum – a fancy water feature belonging to the Emperor Commodus.
From National Geographic • Apr. 15, 2023
Likewise, it was disastrous for Caracalla, Commodus, and Maximinus to imitate Severus, since they did not have enough virtue to follow in his footsteps.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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