This is a list of Roman Emperors with the dates they controlled the Roman Empire. Roman Emperor is the title historians use to refer to rulers of the Roman Empire, after the epoch conventionally named the Roman Republic. ... The Roman Empire is the term conventionally used to describe the Ancient Roman polity in the centuries following its reorganization under the leadership of Octavian (better known as Caesar Augustus). ...

Note that in the list below Julius Caesar is not mentioned as an Emperor, while conventionally he is not considered as such. For a more in-depth discussion of whether or not Julius Caesar might have been considered as the first Emperor, see Roman Emperor. Gaius Julius Caesar (Latin: IMP·C·IVLIVS·CAESAR·DIVVS¹) (b. ... Roman Emperor is the title historians use to refer to rulers of the Roman Empire, after the epoch conventionally named the Roman Republic. ...

For the worship of the Roman Emperor as a god, see imperial cult. The term God is used to designate a Supreme Being; however, there are other definitions of God. ... An Imperial cult is a cult were an Emperor, or a dynasty of emperors, are worshipped as (semi-)gods or deities Ancient Rome In the Roman Empire the Imperial cult was the worship of the Roman emperor as a god. ...

For a simplified list see: Concise List of Roman Emperors The Principate/Claudian Dynasty Later Claudian Dynasty Flavian Dynasty Nervan-Antonian dynasty Severan Dynasty, African, Asian and Syrian Emperors Rulers during the Crisis of the Third Century Illyrian Emperors Tetrarchy Collegiate Emperors of the Constantine Dynasty Valentinian Dynasty Theodosian Dynasty Western Empire Eastern Empire Gallic Empire 260 to 274 Britannic...

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The Principate

The Principate is, according to its etymological derivation from the Latin word princeps, meaning chief or first, the political regime dominated by such a head of state and government. ...

Julio-Claudian dynasty

The Julio-Claudian dynasty was the series of the first five Roman Emperors. ... January 16 is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Centuries: 2nd century BC - 1st century BC - 1st century Decades: 70s BC 60s BC 50s BC 40s BC 30s BC - 20s BC - 10s BC 0s 10s 20s 30s Years: 32 BC 31 BC 30 BC 29 BC 28 BC 27 BC 26 BC 25 BC 24 BC 23 BC 22... August 19 is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For other uses, see number 14. ... Augustus Caesar Caesar Augustus (Latin: IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·F·AVGVSTVS)¹ (23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), known earlier in his life as Gaius Octavius or Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, was the first Roman Emperor and is traditionally considered the greatest. ... Augustus Caesar Caesar Augustus (Latin: IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·F·AVGVSTVS)¹ (23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), known earlier in his life as Gaius Octavius or Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, was the first Roman Emperor and is traditionally considered the greatest. ... Augustus Caesar Caesar Augustus (Latin: IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·F·AVGVSTVS)¹ (23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), known earlier in his life as Gaius Octavius or Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, was the first Roman Emperor and is traditionally considered the greatest. ... Augustus Caesar Caesar Augustus (Latin: IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·F·AVGVSTVS)¹ (23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), known earlier in his life as Gaius Octavius or Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, was the first Roman Emperor and is traditionally considered the greatest. ... Augustus Caesar Caesar Augustus (Latin: IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·F·AVGVSTVS)¹ (23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), known earlier in his life as Gaius Octavius or Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, was the first Roman Emperor and is traditionally considered the greatest. ... Centuries: 2nd century BC - 1st century BC - 1st century Decades: 60s BC 50s BC 40s BC 30s BC 20s BC - 10s BC - 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s Years: 17 BC 16 BC 15 BC 14 BC 13 BC 12 BC 11 BC 10 BC 9 BC 8 BC 7 BC... August 19 is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For other uses, see number 14. ... March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (76th in Leap years). ... For alternate uses, see Number 37. ... The Emperor Tiberius enamelled terracotta bust at the Victoria and Albert Museum. ... The Emperor Tiberius enamelled terracotta bust at the Victoria and Albert Museum. ... The Emperor Tiberius enamelled terracotta bust at the Victoria and Albert Museum. ... The Emperor Tiberius enamelled terracotta bust at the Victoria and Albert Museum. ... For other uses, see number 15. ... March 18 is the 77th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (78th in leap years). ... For alternate uses, see Number 37. ... January 24 is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For alternate uses, see Number 41. ... Gaius Caesar Germanicus Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus (August 31, 12 – January 24, 41), also known as Gaius Caesar or Caligula, was the third Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from AD 37 to 41. ... Gaius Caesar Germanicus Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus (August 31, 12 – January 24, 41), also known as Gaius Caesar or Caligula, was the third Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from AD 37 to 41. ... Gaius Caesar Germanicus Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus (August 31, 12 – January 24, 41), also known as Gaius Caesar or Caligula, was the third Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from AD 37 to 41. ... Gaius Caesar Germanicus Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus (August 31, 12 – January 24, 41), also known as Gaius Caesar or Caligula, was the third Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from AD 37 to 41. ... Gaius Caesar Germanicus Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus (August 31, 12 – January 24, 41), also known as Gaius Caesar or Caligula, was the third Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from AD 37 to 41. ... January 24 is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For alternate uses, see Number 41. ... October 13 is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap years). ... For other uses, see number 54. ... A statue of Emperor Claudius Tiberius Claudius Nero Caesar Drusus (August 1, 10 BC - October 13, 54), originally known as Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus, was the fourth Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from January 24th 41 to his death in 54. ... A statue of Emperor Claudius Tiberius Claudius Nero Caesar Drusus (August 1, 10 BC - October 13, 54), originally known as Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus, was the fourth Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from January 24th 41 to his death in 54. ... A statue of Emperor Claudius Tiberius Claudius Nero Caesar Drusus (August 1, 10 BC - October 13, 54), originally known as Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus, was the fourth Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from January 24th 41 to his death in 54. ... A statue of Emperor Claudius Tiberius Claudius Nero Caesar Drusus (August 1, 10 BC - October 13, 54), originally known as Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus, was the fourth Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from January 24th 41 to his death in 54. ... The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything Events Romans take control of Ceuta. ... For other uses, see number 54. ... June 11 is the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (163rd in leap years), with 203 days remaining. ... For other uses, see number 68. ... Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (15 December 37–9 June 68), born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, also called (50–54 AD) Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus, was the fifth and last Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. ... Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (15 December 37–9 June 68), born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, also called (50–54 AD) Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus, was the fifth and last Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. ... Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (15 December 37–9 June 68), born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, also called (50–54 AD) Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus, was the fifth and last Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. ... Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (15 December 37–9 June 68), born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, also called (50–54 AD) Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus, was the fifth and last Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. ...

Year of the four emperors

The forced suicide of emperor Nero, in 68 AD, was followed by a brief period of civil war (the first Roman civil war since Antonys death in 31 BC) known as the Year of the four emperors. ... June 8 is the 159th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (160th in leap years), with 206 days remaining. ... For other uses, see number 68. ... January 15 is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... ... Head of Galba at Louvre. ... Head of Galba at Louvre. ... Head of Galba at Louvre. ... Emperor Otho. ... The forced suicide of emperor Nero, in 68 AD, was followed by a brief period of civil war (the first Roman civil war since Antonys death in 31 BC) known as the Year of the four emperors. ... January 15 is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... ... April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... ... Emperor Otho. ... Emperor Otho. ... Emperor Otho. ... The forced suicide of emperor Nero, in 68 AD, was followed by a brief period of civil war (the first Roman civil war since Antonys death in 31 BC) known as the Year of the four emperors. ... January 2 is the 2nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... ... December 20 is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... ... Aulus Vitellius Germanicus (September 24 AD 15–December 22, 69) was Roman Emperor from April 17 69 to December 22 of the same year, one of the emperors in the Year of the four emperors. He was the son of Lucius Vitellius, who had been consul and governor of Syria... Aulus Vitellius Germanicus (September 24 AD 15–December 22, 69) was Roman Emperor from April 17 69 to December 22 of the same year, one of the emperors in the Year of the four emperors. He was the son of Lucius Vitellius, who had been consul and governor of Syria... Aulus Vitellius Germanicus (September 24 AD 15–December 22, 69) was Roman Emperor from April 17 69 to December 22 of the same year, one of the emperors in the Year of the four emperors. He was the son of Lucius Vitellius, who had been consul and governor of Syria... The forced suicide of emperor Nero, in 68 AD, was followed by a brief period of civil war (the first Roman civil war since Antonys death in 31 BC) known as the Year of the four emperors. ...

Flavian Dynasty

The Flavian dynasty was a series of three Roman Emperors who ruled from 69, the Year of the Four Emperors, to 96, when the last member was assassinated. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... ... June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining. ... AD79 Events June 23 - Titus succeeds his father Vespasian as Roman emperor. ... Emperor Vespasian Caesar Vespasianus Augustus (November 18, CE 9 – June 23, 79), originally known as Titus Flavius Vespasianus and best known as Vespasian, was the emperor of Rome from 69 to 79. ... Emperor Vespasian Caesar Vespasianus Augustus (November 18, CE 9 – June 23, 79), originally known as Titus Flavius Vespasianus and best known as Vespasian, was the emperor of Rome from 69 to 79. ... Emperor Vespasian Caesar Vespasianus Augustus (November 18, CE 9 – June 23, 79), originally known as Titus Flavius Vespasianus and best known as Vespasian, was the emperor of Rome from 69 to 79. ... For other uses, see number 70. ... The forced suicide of emperor Nero, in 68 AD, was followed by a brief period of civil war (the first Roman civil war since Antonys death in 31 BC) known as the Year of the four emperors. ... June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining. ... AD79 Events June 23 - Titus succeeds his father Vespasian as Roman emperor. ... September 13 is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years). ... For other uses, see number 81. ... This is about the emperor of ancient Rome. ... This is about the emperor of ancient Rome. ... This is about the emperor of ancient Rome. ... This is about the emperor of ancient Rome. ... For other uses, see number 70. ... ... This is about the emperor of ancient Rome. ... September 14 is the 257th day of the year (258th in leap years). ... For other uses, see number 81. ... September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ... For other uses, see number 96. ... Titus Flavius Domitianus (24 October 51 – 18 September 96), commonly known as Domitian, was a Roman emperor of the gens Flavia. ... Titus Flavius Domitianus (24 October 51 – 18 September 96), commonly known as Domitian, was a Roman emperor of the gens Flavia. ... Titus Flavius Domitianus (24 October 51 – 18 September 96), commonly known as Domitian, was a Roman emperor of the gens Flavia. ... Titus Flavius Domitianus (24 October 51 – 18 September 96), commonly known as Domitian, was a Roman emperor of the gens Flavia. ... For other uses, see number 83. ...

Nervan-Antonian dynasty - Five Good Emperors

The Five Good Emperors. ... September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ... For other uses, see number 96. ... January 27 is the 27th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For other uses, see number 98. ... Marcus Cocceius Nerva (November 8, 35 AD - January 27, 98), Roman emperor (AD 96 - 98), was a member of the Italian nobility rather than one of the elite of Rome; in this he was like Vespasian, the founder of the Flavian dynasty. ... Marcus Cocceius Nerva (November 8, 35 AD - January 27, 98), Roman emperor (AD 96 - 98), was a member of the Italian nobility rather than one of the elite of Rome; in this he was like Vespasian, the founder of the Flavian dynasty. ... Marcus Cocceius Nerva (November 8, 35 AD - January 27, 98), Roman emperor (AD 96 - 98), was a member of the Italian nobility rather than one of the elite of Rome; in this he was like Vespasian, the founder of the Flavian dynasty. ... January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For other uses, see number 98. ... August 7 is the 219th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (220th in leap years), with 146 days remaining. ... Events Emperor Trajan dies. ... Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus (full title in Latin: IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·NERVAE·FILIVS·TRAIANVS. GERMANICVS·AVGVSTVS ¹) (September 18, 53 - August 9, 117), Roman Emperor from 98 - 117, commonly called Trajan, was the second of the so-called five good emperors of the Roman Empire, succeeding Nerva. ... Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus (full title in Latin: IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·NERVAE·FILIVS·TRAIANVS. GERMANICVS·AVGVSTVS ¹) (September 18, 53 - August 9, 117), Roman Emperor from 98 - 117, commonly called Trajan, was the second of the so-called five good emperors of the Roman Empire, succeeding Nerva. ... Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus (full title in Latin: IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·NERVAE·FILIVS·TRAIANVS. GERMANICVS·AVGVSTVS ¹) (September 18, 53 - August 9, 117), Roman Emperor from 98 - 117, commonly called Trajan, was the second of the so-called five good emperors of the Roman Empire, succeeding Nerva. ... Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus (full title in Latin: IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·NERVAE·FILIVS·TRAIANVS. GERMANICVS·AVGVSTVS ¹) (September 18, 53 - August 9, 117), Roman Emperor from 98 - 117, commonly called Trajan, was the second of the so-called five good emperors of the Roman Empire, succeeding Nerva. ... For other uses, see number 98. ... For other uses, see number 102. ... Events First year of Yuanchu era of the Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty. ... Events First year of Yuanchu era of the Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty. ... August 11 is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events Emperor Trajan dies. ... July 10 is the 191st day (192nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 174 days remaining. ... Events February 25 - Roman emperor Hadrian adopted Antoninus Pius on condition that Antonius would adopt Marcus Annius Aurelius Verus. ... Emperor Hadrian Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus (January 24, 76 - July 10, 138), known as Hadrian in English, was Roman emperor from 117 - 138, and member of the gens Aelia Hadrian was born in Italica, Hispania, to a well-established settler family. ... Emperor Hadrian Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus (January 24, 76 - July 10, 138), known as Hadrian in English, was Roman emperor from 117 - 138, and member of the gens Aelia Hadrian was born in Italica, Hispania, to a well-established settler family. ... Emperor Hadrian Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus (January 24, 76 - July 10, 138), known as Hadrian in English, was Roman emperor from 117 - 138, and member of the gens Aelia Hadrian was born in Italica, Hispania, to a well-established settler family. ... Emperor Hadrian Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus (January 24, 76 - July 10, 138), known as Hadrian in English, was Roman emperor from 117 - 138, and member of the gens Aelia Hadrian was born in Italica, Hispania, to a well-established settler family. ... July 10 is the 191st day (192nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 174 days remaining. ... Events February 25 - Roman emperor Hadrian adopted Antoninus Pius on condition that Antonius would adopt Marcus Annius Aurelius Verus. ... March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in Leap years). ... Events March 7 - Roman emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. ... Emperor Antoninus Pius Titus Aurelius Fulvius Boionius Arrius Antoninus Pius (September 19, 86 - March 7, 161) was Roman emperor from 138 to 161. ... Emperor Antoninus Pius Titus Aurelius Fulvius Boionius Arrius Antoninus Pius (September 19, 86 - March 7, 161) was Roman emperor from 138 to 161. ... Emperor Antoninus Pius Titus Aurelius Fulvius Boionius Arrius Antoninus Pius (September 19, 86 - March 7, 161) was Roman emperor from 138 to 161. ... Emperor Antoninus Pius Titus Aurelius Fulvius Boionius Arrius Antoninus Pius (September 19, 86 - March 7, 161) was Roman emperor from 138 to 161. ... March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in Leap years). ... Events March 7 - Roman emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. ... Events Births Deaths Zhang Heng, Chinese mathematician Categories: 139 ... Events Births Emperor Chong of Han China Deaths Categories: 143 ... March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in Leap years). ... Events March 7 - Roman emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. ... March 17 is the 76th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (77th in Leap years). ... For other uses, see number 180. ... Marcus Aurelius Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (April 26, 121 – March 17, 180) was Roman Emperor from 161 to his death in 180. ... Marcus Aurelius Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (April 26, 121 – March 17, 180) was Roman Emperor from 161 to his death in 180. ... Marcus Aurelius Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (April 26, 121 – March 17, 180) was Roman Emperor from 161 to his death in 180. ... Marcus Aurelius Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (April 26, 121 – March 17, 180) was Roman Emperor from 161 to his death in 180. ... Lucius Verus Verus is a disambiguation page linking to articles about more than one person of that name. ... For other uses, see number 169. ... Events Ctesiphon is captured by the Romans, but returned to the Parthians after the end of the war. ... Events Pope Soter succeeds Pope Anicetus Change of Patriarch of Constantinople from Patriarch Laurence to Patriarch Alypius Dacia invaded by barbarians Conflict erupts on the Danube frontier between Rome and the Germanic tribe of the Marcomanni Roman envoy sent out by emperor Antoninus Pius. ... Events Last (5th) year of Jianning era and start of Xiping era of the Chinese Han Dynasty. ... For other uses, see number 175. ... March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in Leap years). ... Events March 7 - Roman emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. ... For other uses, see number 169. ... Lucius Verus Verus is a disambiguation page linking to articles about more than one person of that name. ... Lucius Verus Verus is a disambiguation page linking to articles about more than one person of that name. ... Lucius Verus Verus is a disambiguation page linking to articles about more than one person of that name. ... Lucius Verus Verus is a disambiguation page linking to articles about more than one person of that name. ... Marcus Aurelius Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (April 26, 121 – March 17, 180) was Roman Emperor from 161 to his death in 180. ... Events Ctesiphon is captured by the Romans, but returned to the Parthians after the end of the war. ... Events A pandemic breaks out in Rome after the Roman army returns from Parthia. ... Events Pope Soter succeeds Pope Anicetus Change of Patriarch of Constantinople from Patriarch Laurence to Patriarch Alypius Dacia invaded by barbarians Conflict erupts on the Danube frontier between Rome and the Germanic tribe of the Marcomanni Roman envoy sent out by emperor Antoninus Pius. ... For other uses, see number 175. ... For other uses, see number 175. ... Gaius Avidius Cassius (ca. ... Gaius Avidius Cassius (ca. ... Events A systematic persecution of Christians begins in Rome under Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. ... December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events The kingdom of Champa begins to control south and central Vietnam (approximate date). ... Commodus Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus (originally Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus) (August 31, 161–December 31, 192 A.D.) was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 180 to 192 A.D. He is often considered to have been one of the worst Roman Emperors, and his reign brought to a close... Commodus Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus (originally Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus) (August 31, 161–December 31, 192 A.D.) was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 180 to 192 A.D. He is often considered to have been one of the worst Roman Emperors, and his reign brought to a close... Commodus Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus (originally Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus) (August 31, 161–December 31, 192 A.D.) was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 180 to 192 A.D. He is often considered to have been one of the worst Roman Emperors, and his reign brought to a close... Commodus Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus (originally Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus) (August 31, 161–December 31, 192 A.D.) was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 180 to 192 A.D. He is often considered to have been one of the worst Roman Emperors, and his reign brought to a close... Marcus Aurelius Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (April 26, 121 – March 17, 180) was Roman Emperor from 161 to his death in 180. ... March 17 is the 76th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (77th in Leap years). ... For other uses, see number 180. ... For other uses, see number 180. ... Commodus Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus (originally Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus) (August 31, 161–December 31, 192 A.D.) was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 180 to 192 A.D. He is often considered to have been one of the worst Roman Emperors, and his reign brought to a close...

Severan Dynasty, African, Asian and Syrian Emperors

This is a family tree of the Severan dynasty of the Roman Empire. ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... Events June 1 – Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is assassinated in his palace. ... March 28 is the 87th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (88th in Leap years). ... Events June 1 – Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is assassinated in his palace. ... Pertinax (Archaeological museum, Antakya) Publius Helvius Pertinax (August 1, 126 - March 28, 193) was proclaimed Roman Emperor the morning following the assassination of Commodus on December 31, AD 192. ... Pertinax (Archaeological museum, Antakya) Publius Helvius Pertinax (August 1, 126 - March 28, 193) was proclaimed Roman Emperor the morning following the assassination of Commodus on December 31, AD 192. ... Pertinax (Archaeological museum, Antakya) Publius Helvius Pertinax (August 1, 126 - March 28, 193) was proclaimed Roman Emperor the morning following the assassination of Commodus on December 31, AD 192. ... Emperor Septimius Severus Lucius Septimius Severus, (April 11, 146 - February 4, 211) was Roman emperor from April 9, 193 to 211. ... March 28 is the 87th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (88th in Leap years). ... Events June 1 – Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is assassinated in his palace. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... Events June 1 – Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is assassinated in his palace. ... Marcus Severus Didius Julianus (133–193) was emperor of the Roman Empire from 28 March until 2 June 193. ... Marcus Severus Didius Julianus (133–193) was emperor of the Roman Empire from 28 March until 2 June 193. ... Marcus Severus Didius Julianus (133–193) was emperor of the Roman Empire from 28 March until 2 June 193. ... April 9 is the 99th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (100th in leap years). ... Events June 1 – Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is assassinated in his palace. ... February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events The city of York becomes the capital of Britannia Inferior, a northern province of the Roman Empire. ... Emperor Septimius Severus Lucius Septimius Severus, (April 11, 146 - February 4, 211) was Roman emperor from April 9, 193 to 211. ... Emperor Septimius Severus Lucius Septimius Severus, (April 11, 146 - February 4, 211) was Roman emperor from April 9, 193 to 211. ... Emperor Septimius Severus Lucius Septimius Severus, (April 11, 146 - February 4, 211) was Roman emperor from April 9, 193 to 211. ... June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ... Events June 1 – Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is assassinated in his palace. ... Events June 1 – Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is assassinated in his palace. ... Events Roman Emperor Septimius Severus had the Senate deify Commodus while trying to gain favor with the family of Marcus Aurelius. ... Events Publius Septimius Geta receives the title of Caesar. ... Events Publius Septimius Geta receives the titles of Imperator and Augustus from his father, Roman emperor Septimius Severus. ... Events Caracalla is Roman Consul Births Dexippus, Greek historian Mani, founder of Manichaeism (approximate date) Deaths Sauromates II King of Bosporus Claudius Galen, Greek scholar Monoimus, Arab gnostic (approximate date) Zhou Yu, Chinese strategist Categories: 210 ... Events June 1 – Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is assassinated in his palace. ... Events Pescennius Niger, competitor of Septimius Severus for the Roman Empire, is defeated and killed in Antioch by Severus troops. ... Events Roman Emperor Septimius Severus had the Senate deify Commodus while trying to gain favor with the family of Marcus Aurelius. ... Pescennius Niger (c. ... Pescennius Niger (c. ... Events June 1 – Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is assassinated in his palace. ... Events Roman Emperor Septimius Severus had the Senate deify Commodus while trying to gain favor with the family of Marcus Aurelius. ... Events Roman Emperor Septimius Severus sacks Ctesiphon and captures an enormous number of its inhabitants as slaves. ... Decimus Clodius Albinus (c. ... Decimus Clodius Albinus (c. ... Events Publius Septimius Geta receives the title of Caesar. ... February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events The city of York becomes the capital of Britannia Inferior, a northern province of the Roman Empire. ... Caracalla Caracalla (April 4, 186–April 8, 217) was emperor of the Roman Empire from AD 211–217. ... Caracalla Caracalla (April 4, 186–April 8, 217) was emperor of the Roman Empire from AD 211–217. ... Caracalla Caracalla (April 4, 186–April 8, 217) was emperor of the Roman Empire from AD 211–217. ... Caracalla Caracalla (April 4, 186–April 8, 217) was emperor of the Roman Empire from AD 211–217. ... Events Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I Geodeung succeeds Suro as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya. ... For other uses, see number 200. ... Events Publius Septimius Geta receives the titles of Imperator and Augustus from his father, Roman emperor Septimius Severus. ... Events Caracalla is Roman Consul Births Dexippus, Greek historian Mani, founder of Manichaeism (approximate date) Deaths Sauromates II King of Bosporus Claudius Galen, Greek scholar Monoimus, Arab gnostic (approximate date) Zhou Yu, Chinese strategist Categories: 210 ... February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events The city of York becomes the capital of Britannia Inferior, a northern province of the Roman Empire. ... February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events Macrinus becomes Roman Emperor on the death of Caracalla. ... Caracalla Caracalla (April 4, 186–April 8, 217) was emperor of the Roman Empire from AD 211–217. ... Events Cao Cao, the prime minister of the Han dynasty, is given ten cities as his territories and the title Wei Gong (noble of Wei). ... Macrinus on an aureus. ... Events Publius Septimius Geta receives the titles of Imperator and Augustus from his father, Roman emperor Septimius Severus. ... February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events The city of York becomes the capital of Britannia Inferior, a northern province of the Roman Empire. ... Publius Septimius Geta Publius Septimius Geta (March 7, 189–December 211), was a Roman Emperor co-ruling with his father Septimius Severus and his older brother Caracalla from 209 to his death. ... Publius Septimius Geta Publius Septimius Geta (March 7, 189–December 211), was a Roman Emperor co-ruling with his father Septimius Severus and his older brother Caracalla from 209 to his death. ... Caracalla Caracalla (April 4, 186–April 8, 217) was emperor of the Roman Empire from AD 211–217. ... February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events The city of York becomes the capital of Britannia Inferior, a northern province of the Roman Empire. ... Events The city of York becomes the capital of Britannia Inferior, a northern province of the Roman Empire. ... Publius Septimius Geta Publius Septimius Geta (March 7, 189–December 211), was a Roman Emperor co-ruling with his father Septimius Severus and his older brother Caracalla from 209 to his death. ... April 11 is the 101st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (102nd in leap years). ... Events Macrinus becomes Roman Emperor on the death of Caracalla. ... Events May 16 - Heliogabalus is acclaimed as Roman Emperor. ... Macrinus on an aureus. ... Macrinus on an aureus. ... Macrinus on an aureus. ... Events Macrinus becomes Roman Emperor on the death of Caracalla. ... Events Macrinus becomes Roman Emperor on the death of Caracalla. ... Events May 16 - Heliogabalus is acclaimed as Roman Emperor. ... Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus or Diadumenian, Roman Caesar (junior emperor), died 218 A.D. was the son of Emperor Macrinus who served his father briefly as Caesar (junior emperor) from May, 217 to 218 A.D. and as Augustus in 218. ... Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus or Diadumenian, Roman Caesar (junior emperor), died 218 A.D. was the son of Emperor Macrinus who served his father briefly as Caesar (junior emperor) from May, 217 to 218 A.D. and as Augustus in 218. ... Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus or Diadumenian, Roman Caesar (junior emperor), died 218 A.D. was the son of Emperor Macrinus who served his father briefly as Caesar (junior emperor) from May, 217 to 218 A.D. and as Augustus in 218. ... Events May 16 - Heliogabalus is acclaimed as Roman Emperor. ... Events Pope Urban I succeeds Pope Callixtus I Roman Emperor Alexander Severus succeeds Heliogabalus Kingdom of Wu is established in China Sun Quan defeats Liu Bei at the Battle of Yi Ling Deaths March 11 - Roman Emperor Heliogabalus murdered Tertullian, theologian Pope Callixtus I Claudius Aelianus, teacher and rhetorician Ma... A bust depicting Elagabalus. ... A bust depicting Elagabalus. ... Varius Avitus Bassianus Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, (c. ... Varius Avitus Bassianus Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, (c. ... A bust depicting Elagabalus. ... Events May 16 - Heliogabalus is acclaimed as Roman Emperor. ... Events Han Xiandi abdicated, symbolizing the end of the Han Dynasty and the beginning of the China. ... March 13 is the 72nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (73rd in leap years). ... Events Pope Urban I succeeds Pope Callixtus I Roman Emperor Alexander Severus succeeds Heliogabalus Kingdom of Wu is established in China Sun Quan defeats Liu Bei at the Battle of Yi Ling Deaths March 11 - Roman Emperor Heliogabalus murdered Tertullian, theologian Pope Callixtus I Claudius Aelianus, teacher and rhetorician Ma... Events Maximinus Thrax becomes Roman Emperor. ... Alexander Severus Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander (October 1, 208- March 18?, 235), commonly called Alexander Severus, Roman emperor from AD 222 to 235, was born at Arca Caesarea in Palestine. ... Alexander Severus Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander (October 1, 208- March 18?, 235), commonly called Alexander Severus, Roman emperor from AD 222 to 235, was born at Arca Caesarea in Palestine. ... Alexander Severus Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander (October 1, 208- March 18?, 235), commonly called Alexander Severus, Roman emperor from AD 222 to 235, was born at Arca Caesarea in Palestine. ...

Crisis of the Third Century

The Crisis of the Third Century (also known as the Military Anarchy or the Imperial Crisis ) is a commonly applied name for the crumbling and near collapse of the Roman Empire between 235 and 284 caused by the three simultaneous crises of external invasion, internal civil war and economic collapse. ...

Emperors during the height of the Crisis