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171 in Roman Empire

Explore 5 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 171.

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Historical records for Roman Empire in 171

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171

Admission to Senate

Pertinax, Publius Helvius · Rome · House / Year of Five Emperors

Marcus Aurelius admitted Pertinax to the Senate after his successful military service.

171

Danube

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus · Warfare / Marcomanni War

Launches the Danubian offensive

171

Marcomannic War Detachment Command

Pertinax, Publius Helvius · Danube · House / Year of Five Emperors

Claudius Pompeianus placed Pertinax in command of military detachments during the Marcomannic Wars.

171

Meditations

Antoninus, Marcus Aurelius · Carnuntum · House / House of 5 Good Emperors

Reflects on Stoic discipline during frontier campaigns.

171

Second Quaestorship

Septimus Severus · Quaestor-Rome · Government / Government of Roman Empire

Septimus Severus serves a second year in quaestorian office during the early part of his political career.

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