Created Caesar
Marcus Aurelius grants Commodus the title Caesar, formally marking him as an imperial heir.
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166 in Roman Empire
Explore 11 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 166.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 166
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Antonine Plague
Smallpox devastates the Roman Empire
Antonine Plague
Faces a destructive epidemic after eastern campaigns.
Birth of Vibia Aurelia Sabina
Faustina gave birth to Vibia Aurelia Sabina, one of the daughters who survived into adulthood.
Consulship
Cassius received the consulship in recognition of his military successes in the eastern campaigns.
Eastern Military Prestige
Cassius emerged from the Parthian War as one of the most powerful Roman commanders in the eastern provinces.
Invasion of Italy
German tribes cross the upper & lower Danube & invade Northern Italy
Parthian Triumph
Marcus and Lucius Verus celebrated a joint triumph at Rome following the Parthian War.
Parthian Triumph
Celebrates victory over Parthia with Marcus Aurelius.
Parthicus and Medicus Titles
Marcus accepted the titles Parthicus and Medicus after Roman victories in the eastern war.
Tungrian Cohort Command
Pertinax commanded a Tungrian auxiliary cohort stationed in Britain after serving with the Sixth Legion.
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