History Thread for “caracalla”

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Severan Dynasty's Controversial Succession

Palace of Elagabalus · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

Elagabalus, also known as Varius Avitus Bassianus, was proclaimed Roman Emperor upon the death of Caracalla’s successor during the Severan dynasty. His accession marked a period of signif...

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June 24, 217 Wars & Conflicts

Decisive Battle for Nisibis Control

Nisibis Fortress · Nisibis · Mesopotamia · Roman Empire

The Battle of Nisibis took place between the Roman forces led by Emperor Macrinus and the Parthian army. It was fought near the strategic city of Nisibis, a key stronghold controlling acc...

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April 11, 217 Politics

Roman Emperor Macrinus Ascends Throne

Palatine Hill · Rome · Roman Empire

Following the assassination of Emperor Caracalla, Macrinus, then the commander of the Praetorian Guard, declared himself emperor. His accession marked the first time a Roman emperor came ...

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April 11, 217 Politics

Roman Imperial Power Shift

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

Macrinus, formerly a praetorian prefect, became Roman Emperor following the assassination of Caracalla. This marked a significant shift in imperial authority as Macrinus was the first emp...

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April 8, 217 Wars & Conflicts

Imperial Murder of Roman Emperor

Near Inchtimedium military camp · Inchtimedium · Moesia · Roman Empire

Caracalla, Roman Emperor and son of Septimius Severus, was assassinated amid a military campaign in Moesia. While traveling through the province, he was murdered by a soldier in his own g...

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March 21, 213 Wars & Conflicts

Caracalla's Alemanni Military Campaigns

Germania Superior · Roman Empire

Roman Emperor Caracalla launched multiple military campaigns against the Alemanni tribes during his rule. These campaigns aimed to secure the empire’s northern frontiers amidst growing pr...

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February 13, 212 Politics

Extension of Roman Citizenship

Roman Empire

The Constitutio Antoniniana was an edict issued by Emperor Caracalla that granted Roman citizenship to nearly all free inhabitants of the Roman Empire. This decree marked a significant ex...

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February 13, 212 Politics

Roman Citizenship Expansion Edict

Imperial Palace · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

The Constitutio Antoniniana was an edict issued by Emperor Caracalla granting Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the Roman Empire. This decree dramatically expanded the rights a...

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December 26, 211 Politics

Assassination of Roman Emperor Geta

Alexandria · Egypt · Roman Empire

Geta, co-emperor of the Roman Empire alongside his brother Caracalla, was assassinated in Alexandria under political tension and rivalry. The murder occurred shortly after Caracalla conso...

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February 4, 211 Politics

Death of Roman Emperor Severus

Lugdunum Palace · Lugdunum · Africa Proconsularis · Roman Empire

Septimius Severus, Roman Emperor, died on February 4th while in the city of Lugdunum, in the Roman province of Gallia Lugdunensis. His death marked the end of his two-decade reign, during...

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December 19, 209 Politics

Geta Elevated to Augustus Title

Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Publius Septimius Geta, son of Emperor Septimius Severus, was granted the title of Augustus, marking him as co-emperor alongside his father and brother Caracalla. This political move aime...

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March 20, 209 Politics

Geta Granted Augustus Title

Roman Senate · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

Publius Septimius Geta, son of Emperor Septimius Severus, was granted the title of Augustus by the Roman Senate. This elevated Geta to co-emperor status alongside his father and his broth...

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January 28, 198 Politics

Caracalla Declares Himself Augustus

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Caracalla officially took the title of Augustus, marking his elevation to co-emperor alongside his father, Septimius Severus. This move solidified his position within the Severan dynasty ...

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