Assassination of Caracalla
Assassinated by his officers on the orders of Marcus Opellius Macrinus
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217 in Roman Empire
Explore 4 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 217.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 217
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Assassination of Caracalla
Is defeated by forces supporting Elagabalus and executed.
Death of Caracalla
Death of Caracalla, assassinated
Succession
Succeeds Caracalla and becomes the first emperor from the equestrian order.
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