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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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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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October 27, 97 Politics

Political Adoption of Emperor Trajan

Roman Senate · Rome · Lazio · Italy

Emperor Nerva formally adopted Trajan as his heir in a move to secure the imperial succession and stabilize the Roman Empire. This adoption marked the beginning of the era of the "Five Go...

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September 18, 96 Politics

Transition to Imperial Stability

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

After the murder of Emperor Domitian, the Roman Senate appointed Nerva as emperor, marking a shift from autocratic rule to a more stabilizing governance. Nerva, previously a respected sen...

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September 18, 96 Politics

Fatal Plot Against Roman Emperor

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Domitian, the Roman Emperor, was assassinated on September 18th within his residence on the Palatine Hill in Rome. The conspiracy involved court officials and members of the Praetorian Gu...

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