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172 in Roman Empire

Explore 6 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 172.

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Historical records for Roman Empire in 172

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172

Bucolic Revolt Suppression

Cassius, Avidius · Egypt · General · House / House of 5 Good Emperors

Cassius helped suppress the Bucolic revolt that threatened Roman authority in Egypt.

172

First Legion Adiutrix Command

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

Pertinax commanded Legio I Adiutrix during the northern wars of Marcus Aurelius.

172

Germanicus Title

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

Marcus accepted the title Germanicus after Roman successes in the northern wars.

172

Germanicus Title

Commodus, Lucius Aurelius · House / House of 5 Good Emperors

Commodus receives the victory title Germanicus during Marcus Aurelius's Danubian wars.

172

Raetia and Noricum Defence

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

Pertinax helped restore Roman control in Raetia and Noricum during fighting on the northern frontier.

172

Supreme Eastern Command

Cassius, Avidius · Syria · General · House / House of 5 Good Emperors

Cassius became the senior Roman military commander in the eastern provinces after the death of Lucius Verus.

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