Sole Rule
Commodus becomes sole emperor after the death of Marcus Aurelius.
Historical events in 180
15 historical records
March 1802 historical events
Death of Marcus Aurelius
Dies on campaign and is succeeded by Commodus.
Christian Conditions under Commodus
Roman Christians experienced comparatively calmer conditions after Commodus became emperor during Eleutherius's pontificate.
Gnostic Activity in Rome
Gnostic teachers remained active in Rome during Eleutherius's pontificate and continued to challenge church teaching.
Marcionite Activity in Rome
Marcionite communities remained active in Rome during Eleutherius's pontificate.
Irenaean Succession List
Irenaeus recorded the Roman episcopal succession as Hyginus, Pius and Anicetus, providing an early witness to Pius I's place in the sequence.
Judicial Office in Spain
Septimus Severus serves as a judicial official in northern Spain around 180.
Danube Peace
Commodus concludes peace with several peoples along the Danube after the death of Marcus Aurelius.
Imperial Adventus
Commodus receives a formal imperial welcome on his return to Rome after leaving the Danube frontier.
Peace with Buri
Commodus concluded a favorable settlement with the Buri during the closing phase of the northern conflict.
Peace with Iazyges
Commodus reached a peace settlement with the Iazyges after the death of Marcus Aurelius.
Peace with Quadi
Commodus concluded peace with the Quadi as part of the settlement ending the northern war.
Pontifex Maximus
Commodus assumed the office of pontifex maximus after becoming sole emperor.
Return to Rome
After settling the northern war, Commodus returns to Rome and begins ruling from the capital.
Judicial Post in Spain
Septimus Severus served as a judicial official in the northwestern Spanish provinces.