4. The Gladiator Emperor
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Truth be told, all Emperors were trained in the art of war. However, there aren’t that many who raised to the level of Commodus. What makes Commodus special is the fact that he would jump into the Gladiator Arena and fight with a sword and buckler. The Emperor is said to have fought for 735 times.