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Murder of Roman Emperor Commodus

Palace of Commodus · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Commodus, Roman Emperor and son of Marcus Aurelius, was assassinated in his palace in Rome. His death ended the Nerva–Antonine dynasty.The emperor was strangled by his wrestling partner u...

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December 31, 180 Politics

Commodus Takes Imperial Throne

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Commodus formally assumed the role of Roman Emperor following the death of his father Marcus Aurelius. His accession marked a significant transition from the era of the traditional adopti...

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March 17, 180 Politics

Passing of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius

Vindobona · Province of Pannonia · Roman Empire

Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher, died at the military camp in Vindobona on March 17th. His death marked the end of the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stab...

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October 25, 177 Politics

Commodus Elevated as Co-Emperor

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius officially declared his son Commodus as co-emperor, sharing imperial authority.This political move marked the first time a biological son was directly elevat...

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October 8, 161 Politics

Lucius Verus Assumes Roman Imperial Power

Roman Forum · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

Lucius Verus was formally declared co-emperor alongside Marcus Aurelius, marking a significant moment in Roman imperial succession. This joint rule established a precedent for multiple em...

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March 7, 161 Politics

Marcus Aurelius Becomes Roman Emperor

Imperial Palaces · Rome · Roman Empire

Marcus Aurelius officially became Roman Emperor following the death of Antoninus Pius. His accession marked the continuation of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty through adoptive succession.The ...

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