Priestly Colleges Admission
Commodus was admitted to the principal Roman priestly colleges while still a young imperial heir.
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175 in Roman Empire
Explore 25 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 175.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 175
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Toga Virilis
Marcus Aurelius formally presented Commodus with the toga virilis and recommended him to the army.
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Alexandrian Regnal Dating
Documents from Egypt were dated by the regnal year of Cassius during his short-lived imperial claim.
Antiochus Establishes Royal Presence
Antiochus IV used Antioch as a major seat of Seleucid monarchy and sponsored the city during a period of intense royal intervention.
Cappadocian Loyalty to Marcus
Cassius failed to secure universal eastern support because important officials and provinces remained loyal to Marcus Aurelius.
Death of Avidius Cassius
Officers killed Cassius in July 175 before Marcus Aurelius's forces reached him.
Death of Faustina
Dies while accompanying Marcus Aurelius in the east.
Deification of Faustina
The Senate deified Faustina after her death and she was subsequently honored as Diva Faustina.
Eastern Journey with Marcus Aurelius
Commodus accompanies Marcus Aurelius on an imperial journey through the eastern provinces after the revolt of Avidius Cassius.
Eastern Journey with Marcus Aurelius
Faustina accompanied Marcus Aurelius on his journey through the eastern provinces after the revolt of Avidius Cassius.
Egypt Recognizes Cassius
Egypt recognized Cassius as emperor during his brief challenge to Marcus Aurelius.
Family Spared
Marcus Aurelius showed clemency toward Cassius's family after the revolt collapsed.
First Consulship
Pertinax became consul in 175 with Didius Julianus as his colleague.
Governor
Appointed Governor of Britain
Halala Renamed Faustinopolis
The Cappadocian settlement of Halala was renamed Faustinopolis in honor of Faustina after her death.
Head Sent to Marcus Aurelius
Cassius's killers sent his severed head to Marcus Aurelius after ending the revolt.
Herodes Atticus Rebuke
Herodes Atticus reportedly answered Cassius's revolt with the terse rebuke that he had gone mad.
Imperial Titulature Adopted
After being proclaimed emperor in the East, Cassius adopted imperial titles in opposition to Marcus Aurelius.
Marriage to Paccia Marciana
Septimus Severus marries Paccia Marciana, his first wife.
Princeps Iuventutis
Commodus received the title princeps iuventutis, publicly identifying him as the leading youth of the imperial house.
Rebellion of Avidius Cassius
Revolts after false reports of Marcus Aurelius death.
Sarmaticus Title
Marcus accepted the victory title Sarmaticus after Roman successes against Sarmatian forces.
Sarmaticus Title
Commodus receives the victory title Sarmaticus following Roman successes on the Danube frontier.
Suppression of Cassius
Restores order after the revolt of Avidius Cassius collapses.
Syrian Support
Much of Syria supported Cassius after his elevation as a rival emperor in 175.
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