Succession
Becomes co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius.
Role range: 0161-0169
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Lucius Verus Biography and Timeline
Follow Lucius Verus through 8 dated historical records for Roman Empire.
Lucius Verus, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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136–169Years on this page
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161
Co-Emperor
Becomes co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius.
Role range: 0161-0169
Parthian War
The Parthian War begins early in his reign.
Role range: 0161-0169
162
Eastern Command
Directs the Parthian War from the eastern provinces.
Role range: 0161-0169
Invasion of Parthia
Directs the eastern war against Parthia through his generals.
Role range: 0161-0169
163
Title Armeniacus
Takes the victory title Armeniacus after Roman successes.
Role range: 0161-0169
166
Parthian Triumph
Celebrates victory over Parthia with Marcus Aurelius.
Role range: 0161-0169
169
Death of Lucius Verus
Dies while returning from the Danube frontier.
Role range: 0161-0169
Records, sources and methodology
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