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Roman Senate's Brief New Emperor

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Pertinax was proclaimed Roman Emperor by the Senate following the assassination of Commodus. His accession marked a brief attempt to restore discipline and order in the empire after a per...

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December 31, 192 Wars & Conflicts

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 Wars & Conflicts

Commodus' Gladiatorial Combat in Rome

Colosseum · Rome · Lazio · Italy

Emperor Commodus, known for his unconventional rule, famously participated in gladiatorial combats in Rome. Unlike previous emperors, he openly fought as a gladiator, staging public spect...

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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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