Succession
Succeeds as Roman Emperor, Varius Avius
Role range: 0218-0222
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Elagabalus Biography and Timeline
Follow Elagabalus through 5 dated historical records for Roman Empire.
Elagabalus, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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218–222Years on this page
218
Battle of Antioch
Leads an insurrection against the weak rule of Macrinus & defeats him at Antioch
Role range: 0218-0222
Victory Over Macrinus Near Antioch
Forces supporting the young Elagabalus defeated Emperor Macrinus near Antioch, enabling the claimant to take power in the Roman Empire.
222
Assassination of Elagabalus
Assassinated by the Praetorian Guard
Role range: 0218-0222
Death of Elagabalus
Death of Elagabalus, assassinated
Role range: 0218-0222
Records, sources and methodology
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