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Assassination of Roman Emperor Probus

Emperor Probus was assassinated by his own soldiers after numerous military campaigns to secure the Roman Empire's borders. His leadership was challenged internally despite his successes ...

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January 3, 238 Politics

Rise of Emperor Gordian III

Roman Senate · Rome · Roman Empire

Gordian III ascended to the Roman imperial throne following a period of political instability known as the Year of the Six Emperors. At the age of thirteen, he was declared emperor by the...

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February 19, 197 Wars & Conflicts

End of Clodius Albinus Rebellion

Battle of Lugdunum · Lugdunum · Gallia · Roman Empire

Clodius Albinus, a Roman usurper and rival claimant to the imperial throne, was defeated at the Battle of Lugdunum. The conflict ended his rebellion during a time of civil war within the ...

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April 9, 193 Politics

Severus Crowned Roman Emperor

Leptis Magna · Levant · Roman Empire

Septimius Severus was proclaimed emperor by his troops following the death of Emperor Pertinax. This marked the beginning of the Severan dynasty and significant changes in Roman imperial ...

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March 28, 193 Politics

Senatorial Auction for Roman Empire

Roman Senate · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Following the assassination of Emperor Pertinax, the Roman imperial throne was sold to the highest bidder by the Senate. Didius Julianus secured the empire by offering the largest payment...

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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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April 16, 69 Politics

Vitellius Claims Roman Empire

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Vitellius was declared emperor by the legions of Germania during the chaotic Year of the Four Emperors. After the death of Emperor Otho, Vitellius marched to Rome where he was formally re...

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