Succession
Is proclaimed emperor after Commodus is killed.
Historical events in 192
18 historical records
January 1921 historical events
December 1923 historical events
Death of Commodus
Commodus is assassinated in a palace conspiracy on December 31, 192.
Poisoning Attempt
Marcia administered poisoned wine to Commodus after the conspirators decided to act against him.
Succession
Is acclaimed emperor after Commodus is killed.
Assassination of Lucius Aurelius Commodus
Emperor Commodus is assassinated, Pompeianus is offerred the throne but refuses
Death of Tiberius Claudius Pompeianus
Emperor Commodus is assassinated, Pompeianus is offerred the throne but refuses
Colonia Commodiana
Commodus renames Rome Colonia Commodiana as part of his increasingly personal imperial program.
Colossus Recast as Commodus
Commodus replaces the head of the Colossus with his own likeness and associates the monument with his Hercules persona.
Crispina Exiled
Commodus exiled his wife Bruttia Crispina to Capri after accusing her of adultery.
Death List Discovered
Marcia discovered a list naming herself, Laetus, Eclectus and others whom Commodus allegedly intended to execute.
Months Renamed
Commodus orders the months of the year renamed after his own titles and honorific names.
New Year Gladiator Plan
Commodus planned to appear from the gladiatorial barracks in gladiator dress for the New Year ceremonies of 193.
Public Arena Performances
Commodus appears publicly in the Colosseum, displaying his marksmanship against animals and participating in staged gladiatorial combats.
Seventh Consulship
Commodus holds the consulship for a seventh time with Pertinax as his colleague.
Coup
Attempts financial reform during his brief reign.
Plot
Attempts financial reform during his brief reign.
Reform of Monarchy
Attempts financial reform during his brief reign.
Second Consulship with Commodus
Pertinax served as consul for a second time in 192 with Emperor Commodus as his colleague.