Death of Antinous
Antinous dies during Hadrian journey in Egypt.
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130 in Roman Empire
Explore 17 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 130.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 130
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Antinopolis
Founds Antinoopolis in Egypt after the death of Antinous.
Birth of Avidius Cassius
Avidius Cassius was born into a prominent eastern Roman family during the second century.
Birth of Faustina the Younger
Faustina the Younger was born into the imperial family as a daughter of Antoninus Pius and Faustina the Elder.
Concordia Coin Type
Roman coinage for Sabina uses Concordia imagery to associate the empress with harmony and dynastic stability.
Death of Antinous
Drowns in the Nile during Hadrian’s Egyptian journey.
Education
Receives elite philosophical and rhetorical training.
Foundation of Antinoopolis
Founds Antinoopolis in memory of Antinous.
Hadrian Calls Him Verissimus
Hadrian reportedly nicknamed the young Marcus Verissimus in recognition of his reputation for truthfulness.
Italian Administration
Hadrian appointed Antoninus Pius as one of the consular officials responsible for administering judicial districts in Italy.
Julia Balbilla Poems
Sabina's companion Julia Balbilla composes inscriptions at the Colossi of Memnon that praise the empress during the Egyptian visit.
Juno Coin Type
Denarii issued for Sabina portray Juno, linking the empress with a major Roman goddess associated with marriage and female authority.
Pietas Coin Type
Roman coinage for Sabina depicts Pietas, associating the empress with piety and imperial family virtue.
Pudicitia Coin Type
Roman coinage for Sabina depicts Pudicitia, presenting the empress through the traditional virtue of modesty.
Rule of Antinopolis
Founds Antinoopolis in Egypt after the death of Antinous.
Visit to Egypt
Sabina accompanies Hadrian during the imperial visit to Egypt in 130.
Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
Sabina visits the Colossi of Memnon at Thebes during the imperial journey through Egypt.
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