Antonine Dynastic Claim
Septimus Severus presents himself as an adopted son of the deified Marcus Aurelius to strengthen his dynastic legitimacy.
Historical events in 195
8 historical records
Caracalla Named Caesar
Septimus Severus elevates his elder son Caracalla to the rank of Caesar.
First Parthian War
Septimus Severus campaigned against Parthian-aligned kingdoms in Mesopotamia and adopted the titles Arabicus and Adiabenicus.
Julia Domna Mother of the Camp
Julia Domna receives the title Mother of the Camp as Severus emphasizes the imperial family's connection with the army.
Parthicus Adiabenicus Title
Septimus Severus adopts the victory title Parthicus Adiabenicus after his eastern campaigns.
Parthicus Arabicus Title
Septimus Severus adopts the victory title Parthicus Arabicus after campaigning in the eastern frontier region.
Campaign against Adiabene
Septimus Severus attacks Adiabene during the eastern operations that follow the defeat of Niger.
Campaign against Osroene
Septimus Severus campaigns against Osroene and other eastern powers that had supported Pescennius Niger.