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188 in Roman Empire

Explore 3 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 188.

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Historical records for Roman Empire in 188

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April

4 April 188

Birth of Caracalla

Septimus Severus · Lugdunum · House / House of Severi

Julia Domna gives birth to Severus's elder son, later known as Caracalla.

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188

Proconsul

Pertinax, Publius Helvius · Proconsul of Africa · House / Year of Five Emperors

Appointed Proconsul of Africa

188

Victory over Rebellious Germans

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

Roman forces defeat rebellious Germanic groups during operations on the northern frontier.

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