Commodus

Commodus' leadership as Roman Emperor was characterized by a disregard for the traditional responsibilities and duties of his office, as he prioritized his personal pleasures and indulged in gladiatorial combat, earning a reputation for cruelty and decadence. His extravagant spending and attempts to debase the Roman currency contributed to economic instability, weakening the empire's finances. Ultimately, his authoritarian rule and erratic behavior sowed discontent among the Roman populace and the Senate, contributing to a period of decline and turmoil in the Roman Empire.