Co-Emperor
Becomes co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius.
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161 in Roman Empire
Explore 12 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 161.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 161
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March
Death of Antoninus Pius
Dies at Lorium after a long peaceful reign.
Death of Antonious Pius
Death of Antonious Pius
Succession
Succeeds Antoninus Pius and rules jointly with Lucius Verus.
Succession
Succeeds Antoninus Pius and shares rule with Lucius Verus.
August
Birth of Commodus
Commodus is born at Lanuvium as a son of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina the Younger.
Birth of Commodus and Twin Brother
Faustina gave birth to the twins Commodus and Titus Aurelius Fulvus Antoninus at Lanuvium.
Twin Brother
Commodus is born with a twin brother, Titus Aurelius Fulvus Antoninus, who dies in childhood.
Other events (month unknown)
Deification of Antoninus Pius
After Antoninus Pius died, the Senate deified him and his successors honored his memory with a commemorative column.
Parthian War
The Parthian War begins early in his reign.
Pontifex Maximus
Marcus assumed the office of pontifex maximus after becoming emperor.
Third Consulship
Marcus held his third consulship in the year he became emperor.
How these records were prepared
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