Created Caesar
Marcus Aurelius grants Commodus the title Caesar, formally marking him as an imperial heir.
Historical events in 166
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Service under Soter
Eleutherius continued serving the Roman Church during the pontificate of Soter before later succeeding him.
Pope
Appointed Pope
Consulship
Cassius received the consulship in recognition of his military successes in the eastern campaigns.
Eastern Military Prestige
Cassius emerged from the Parthian War as one of the most powerful Roman commanders in the eastern provinces.
Parthian Triumph
Celebrates victory over Parthia with Marcus Aurelius.
Antonine Plague
Smallpox devastates the Roman Empire
Antonine Plague
Faces a destructive epidemic after eastern campaigns.
Parthian Triumph
Marcus and Lucius Verus celebrated a joint triumph at Rome following the Parthian War.
Parthicus and Medicus Titles
Marcus accepted the titles Parthicus and Medicus after Roman victories in the eastern war.
Birth of Vibia Aurelia Sabina
Faustina gave birth to Vibia Aurelia Sabina, one of the daughters who survived into adulthood.
Tungrian Cohort Command
Pertinax commanded a Tungrian auxiliary cohort stationed in Britain after serving with the Sixth Legion.
Invasion of Italy
German tribes cross the upper & lower Danube & invade Northern Italy