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85 in Roman Empire

Explore 6 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 85.

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Historical records for Roman Empire in 85

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Censor

Domitian Titus Flavius · Censor · House / House of Flavian

Domitian appoints himself censor for life so he can control composition of the Senate

Constitution of Roman Empire

Domitian Titus Flavius · Censor · Government / Government of Roman Empire

Domitian appoints himself censor for life so he can control composition of the Senate

Consul

Rutilius, Gallicus · Rome · Consul · Government / Government of Roman Empire

Appointed Consul, 2nd term

Governor

Sabinus, Oppius · Moesia · Governor of Moesia · Government / Government of Roman Empire

Appointed Governor of Moesia

Invasion of Danube

Domitian Titus Flavius · River Danube · House / House of Flavian

German Dacians break through the Danube & Domitian is unable to force them out. Forced to pay the German Dacians to retreat across the Danabe

Rebellion of Rebels in Dacia

Domitian Titus Flavius · Dacia · Warfare / Flavian Emperors

Repulses the Dacian invasion of Moesia in the lower Danube

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