a native of Syria, the husband of Julia Mamaea, by whom he was the reputed father of Alexander Severus. We know nothing of his history, except that he on several occasions discharged the duties of an imperial procurator. (D. C. 78.30.)
[W.R]A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology
Smith, William
A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. William Smith, LLD, ed. 1890