Julia Soaemias

Julia Soaemias
Augusta
Augusta of the Roman Empire
Reign8 June 218 – 11 March 222
PredecessorNonia Celsa (likely)
SuccessorJulia Maesa and Julia Mamaea
Co-Augustae
Born180 AD
Emesa, Syria
Died11 March 222 AD (aged 41–42)
Rome, Italy
SpouseSextus Varius Marcellus
Issue
Names
Julia Soaemias Bassiana
Regnal name
Julia Soaemias Bassiana Augusta
DynastySeveran
FatherGaius Julius Avitus Alexianus
MotherJulia Maesa

Julia Soaemias Bassiana (180 – 11 March 222) was a Syrian noblewoman and the mother of Roman emperor Elagabalus, who ruled over the Roman Empire from 218 to 222. She was one of his chief advisors, initially with the support and accompaniment of her mother Julia Maesa. She and her mother guided the young emperor until growing unrest and a family division led to her son's replacement by her nephew Severus Alexander. Julia Soaemias was killed along with her son by the Praetorian Guard.

Julia Soaemias was born and raised in Emesa, Syria and through her mother was related to the Royal family of Emesa, and through marriage, to the Severan dynasty of Ancient Rome.