Succession176
Is elevated by Marcus Aurelius and later becomes sole emperor.
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Lucius Aurelius Commodus Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Lucius Aurelius Commodus, based on 13 World History Database records associated with Roman Empire.
13 records176–19212 events2 places
Chronological biography
176
Title Augustus176
Is elevated by Marcus Aurelius during imperial planning.
177
Co-Emperor177
Receives full imperial rank as co-emperor.
180
Danube Peace180
Makes peace with Rome frontier enemies after his accession.
Peace17 March 180
Makes peace on the Danube after Marcus Aurelius dies.
Sole Rule17 March 180
Becomes sole emperor after Marcus Aurelius dies.
182
Lucilla Plot182
Survives a conspiracy involving his sister Lucilla.
190
Great Fire190
Faces major fire damage in Rome during his reign.
192
Assassination of Lucius Aurelius Commodus192
Is assassinated in a palace conspiracy on the last day of 192.
Colonia Commodiana192
Renames Rome Colonia Commodiana in imperial self-glorification.
Death of Commodus192
Is assassinated in a palace conspiracy on the last day of 192.
Death of Lucius Commodus192
Is assassinated in a palace conspiracy on the last day of 192.
Death of Commodus31 December 192
Is assassinated in a palace conspiracy.
Titles and roles
Emperor
Record provenance
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