Antonine Constitution
The Constitutio Antoniniana, "Constitution of Antoninus", also "Edict of Caracalla" or "Antonine Constitution" is issued by Caracalla declaring that all free men in the Roman Empire are to be given full Roman citizenship
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212 in Roman Empire
Explore 9 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 212.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 212
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Assassination of Publius Septimius Geta
Orders the assassination of his brother Emperor Geta. Begins a repression in Rome by killing 20,000 inhabitants after Galbas assassination
Assassination of Publius Septimius Geta
Is murdered on the orders of his brother Caracalla.
Citizenship
Roman citizenship is extended to all free inhabitants of the Empire
Constitution of Antoninus
The Constitutio Antoniniana, "Constitution of Antoninus", also "Edict of Caracalla" or "Antonine Constitution" is issued by Caracalla declaring that all free men in the Roman Empire are to be given full Roman citizenship
Constitution of Roman Empire
Roman citizenship is extended to all free inhabitants of the Empire
Death of Geta
Is murdered on the orders of his brother Caracalla.
Edict of Caracalla
The Constitutio Antoniniana, "Constitution of Antoninus", also "Edict of Caracalla" or "Antonine Constitution" is issued by Caracalla declaring that all free men in the Roman Empire are to be given full Roman citizenship
Siege of Rome
Begins a repression in Rome by killing 20,000 inhabitants after Galbas assassination
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