Capture of Ctesiphon
Roman forces under Septimus Severus capture and sack the Parthian capital Ctesiphon.
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198 in Roman Empire
Explore 10 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 198.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 198
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Capture of Babylon
Roman forces occupy Babylon during Septimus Severus's advance through Mesopotamia.
Capture of Ctesiphon
Septimus Severus captured the Parthian capital Ctesiphon during his second eastern campaign.
Capture of Seleucia
Roman forces occupy Seleucia during the campaign that culminates at Ctesiphon.
Caracalla Made Augustus
Septimus Severus raises Caracalla to the rank of Augustus and makes him a formal co-emperor.
Creation of Mesopotamia Province
Septimus Severus organizes northern Mesopotamia as a Roman province after his eastern victories.
Geta Made Caesar
Septimus Severus raises his younger son Geta to the rank of Caesar.
Parthicus Maximus Title
Septimus Severus receives the title Parthicus Maximus after his major victories against the Parthian Empire.
Praetor
Appointed Praetor in Sardinia
Praetor-Cato
Appointed Praetor in Sardinia
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