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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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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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July 10, 138 Politics

Antoninus Pius Assumes Roman Throne

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

Antoninus Pius became Roman Emperor following the death of Hadrian. His accession marked the continuation of stable leadership in the Roman Empire.His reign was noted for internal peace a...

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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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January 16, 27 Politics

Augustus Secures Sole Roman Rule

Roman Senate · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

On January 16, the Roman Senate granted Octavian the title Augustus, marking his official accession as the sole ruler of Rome. This event symbolized the transition from the Roman Republic...

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September 18, 14 Politics

Tiberius Secures Imperial Power

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

Following the death of Augustus, Tiberius was officially declared emperor by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of his reign. This accession consolidated the Julio-Claudian dynasty a...

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