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185 in Roman Empire

Explore 6 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 185.

Historical records for Roman Empire in 185

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British Soldiers Denounce Perennis

Commodus, Lucius Aurelius ยท Rome ยท House / House of 5 Good Emperors

A delegation of soldiers from Britain reaches Rome and accuses the praetorian prefect Perennis of plotting against Commodus.

Cleander as Chamberlain

Commodus, Lucius Aurelius ยท Rome ยท House / House of 5 Good Emperors

The freedman Cleander became a dominant court figure and chamberlain during the middle years of Commodus's reign.

Execution of Perennis

Commodus, Lucius Aurelius ยท Rome ยท House / House of 5 Good Emperors

Commodus orders the execution of Perennis after the prefect loses imperial confidence.

Rise of Cleander

Commodus, Lucius Aurelius ยท Rome ยท House / House of 5 Good Emperors

The imperial freedman Cleander becomes increasingly influential at court after the fall of Perennis.

Sarmatian Campaign

Commodus, Lucius Aurelius ยท Danube ยท House / House of 5 Good Emperors

Roman forces continue campaigning against Sarmatian groups during Commodus's reign.

Title Felix

Commodus, Lucius Aurelius ยท Rome ยท House / House of 5 Good Emperors

Commodus adopted the honorific title Felix as part of his official imperial presentation.

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