Death of Aelius Caesar
Dies before succeeding Hadrian.
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138 in Roman Empire
Explore 18 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 138.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 138
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January
February
Succession
Adopted by Hadrian as his successor
Adoption by Antoninus
Is adopted by Antoninus Pius under Hadrian settlement.
Adoption by Hadrian
Is adopted by Hadrian and made imperial heir.
Adoption of Antoninus
Adopts Antoninus Pius and requires further adoptions.
July
Death of Hadrian
Dies at Baiae and is succeeded by Antoninus Pius.
Death of Hadrian Publius Aelius
Dies at Baiae and is succeeded by Antoninus Pius.
Succession
Succeeds Hadrian as emperor.
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome, founds the House of Antonines
Other events (month unknown)
Adoption of Lucius Verus
Antoninus Pius also adopted Lucius Verus as part of Hadrian's arrangement for the imperial succession.
Adoption of Marcus Aurelius
As a condition of Hadrian's succession plan, Antoninus Pius adopted Marcus Aurelius as one of his heirs.
Betrothal to Lucius Verus
Faustina was initially betrothed to the future Lucius Verus as part of Hadrian's succession arrangements.
Betrothal to Marcus Aurelius
Antoninus Pius ended Faustina's earlier betrothal and arranged her marriage to Marcus Aurelius.
Consul
Appointed Consul
Death of Lucius Aelius Caesar Caesar
Dies before he can succeed Hadrian.
Hadrian Funeral Transfer
After Hadrian died, Antoninus Pius supervised the transfer of his adoptive father's body from Baiae to Rome for burial.
Hadrian Priesthood
Antoninus Pius established a priesthood to maintain the cult of the deified Hadrian.
Succession
Succeeds Hadrian after accepting adoption as imperial heir.
How these records were prepared
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