Career
Plautianus was originally from Leptis Magna, southeast of Carthage (modern Libya, North Africa). Plautianus" father was another Gaius Fulvius Plautianus, born ca 130, whose sister, Fulvia Pia (ca 125 - aft 198), was married to Severus" father Publius Septimius Geta. Plautianus was appointed Prefect Commander of the Praetorian Guard in 197.
During his consulship, Plautianus" image was minted on coins along with Severus" second son Publius Septimius Geta.
He assisted Severus in administering the empire and became very wealthy and powerful. Severus made him his second in command.
Plautianus became so powerful that Roman Empress Julia Domna and Caracalla began to be concerned. The marriage between Caracalla and Publia Fulvia Plautilla was not a happy one.
In fact, Caracalla loathed both her and her father, threatening to kill them after becoming sole emperor.
When Plautianus discovered this, he began to plot to overthrow Severus" family. When Plautianus" treachery was discovered, the imperial family summoned him to the palace and ordered his death on 22 January 205. Fulvia Plautilla
Gaius Fulvius Plautius Hortensianus (ca 170 - executed, 212), married to Aurelia (b ca 170), daughter of Lucius Aurelius Gallus (ca 140 - aft 174), Consul in 174, and had:
Fulvia (b ca 192), married to Lucius Neratius Junius Macer (b ca 185), consularis vir in Saepinum, and had issue.