History Thread

emperor accession

3 matching events · June 27, 275 → October 8, 161

← Search results View timeline → View graph →

Tacitus Ascends Roman Emperor

Roman Senate · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Tacitus was proclaimed Roman Emperor following the death of Emperor Aurelian. His ascension marked a brief but significant moment in the Crisis of the Third Century, reflecting ongoing in...

ancient rome aurelian crisis of the third century emperor emperor accession historical succession

Explore event & connections → View on World Map →

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...

ancient roman history antiquity antonine dynasty commodus early empire emperor accession

Explore event & connections → View on World Map →

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...

ancient rome antonine dynasty coemperor emperor accession imperial politics imperial strategy

Explore event & connections →

✓

Thread complete You reached the latest matching event. 3 events connected through this thread.