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63 BCE
Birth of Augustus
Actually born as Gaius Octavius Thurinus and later adopted by Julius Caesar
(23 September 63 BCE) -
42 BCE
Birth of Tiberius
Tiberius was born was Tiberius Claudius Nero and was the adopted son of Augustus
(16 November 42 BC) -
27 BCE
Beginning of Augustus' Rule
(The Emperors in the Julio-Claudian Dynasty) -
20 BCE
Tiberius Drives out the Parthians
When the Parthians came to attack Armenia, Tiberius merely displayed his legions and diplomatic negotiations, convincing the Parthians to turn back. -
19 BCE
Publication of the Aeneid
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19 BCE
Augustus Given Imperium Maius
Imperium Maius was the supreme power over every province in the Roman Empire -
17 BCE
Augustus Reinstituted the Ludi Saeculares
The Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) included sacrifices and chariot races, and were meant to purify the republic before starting a new era. -
3 BCE
Birth of Galba
(December 24, BC 3) -
4
Birth of Jesus
(September between 4-6 BC) -
6
Tiberius and the Great Illyrian Revolt
Tiberius suppressed the Great Illyrian Revolt of 6-9 AD with Germanicus -
9
Birth of Vespasian
(November 17, AD 9) -
12
Birth of Caligula
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14
End of Augustus' Rule
Augustus died of natural causes in 14 A.D.(The Emperors in the Julio-Claudian Dynasty) -
14
Beginning of Tiberius' Rule
(The Emperors in the Julio-Claudian Dynasty) -
20
Galba Becomes Praetor
Galba started off his political career quickly by becoming praetor while he was still under age -
30
Birth of Nerva
(November 8, AD 30) -
32
Birth of Otho
(April 28, AD 32) -
33
Death of Jesus
(April 3, 33 AD) -
33
Galba Becomes Consul
Since Galba had become praetor so young, he also became a consul while he was still underage -
37
End of Tiberius' Rule
Tiberius died at age 77 due to natural causes
(The Emperors in the Julio-Claudian Dynasty)
(March 16, 37 AD) -
37
Beginning of Caligula's Rule
(The Emperors in the Julio-Claudian Dynasty) -
37
Caligula's Bridge
Caligula constructed a 2 mile floating bridge across the Bay of Bauli so he could spend two days galloping back and forth across it. The bridge stretched three miles across the Bay of Naples at ancient Rome’s seaside resort of Baiae. -
39
Vespasian becomes Praetor
Became a praetor at the youngest age possible -
39
Caligula's Military Campaigns
In 39 and 40 Caligula led military campaigns to the Rhine and the English Channel -
39
Birth of Titus
(December 30, AD 39) -
41
Beginning of Claudius' Rule
(The Emperors in the Julio-Claudian Dynasty) -
41
Claudius Executes Cassius
Claudius ordered Cassius Chaerea to be executed in 41 AD for killing Caligula -
41
End of Caligula's Rule
Caligula was stabbed to death along with his wife and daughter, by officers of the Praetorian Guard led by Cassius Chaerea
(The Emperors in the Julio-Claudian Dynasty)
(late January of 41 A.D.) -
43
Claudius Captures Caratacus
Claudius sent 40,000 troops and war elephants across the English Channel. The Romans had conquered a stronghold at modern day Colchester, and eventually captured the Catuvellauni tribal leader, Caratacus -
51
Nero and Taxes
Nero requested a tax reprieve after an earthquake in the Illian community from 51-53 AD -
51
Birth of Domitian
(October 24, AD 51) -
53
Birth of Trajan
(September 18, AD 53) -
54
End of Claudius' Rule
Claudius died after eating poisoned mushrooms that were given to him by his wife
(The Emperors in the Julio-Claudian Dynasty)
(October 13, 54 AD) -
54
Beginning of Nero's Rule
Nero came to power after his mother, Agrippina, placed him upon the throne, following the death of Claudius.(The Emperors in the Julio-Claudian Dynasty) -
58
Otho Governs Lusitania
Otho was the governor of Lusitania from AD 58-68 -
60
Galba Appointed Governor of Nearer Spain
Governor of Nearer Spain between 60-68 AD -
64
The Great Fire of Rome
Nero supposedly started the fire so he could build a new Rome, and blamed it on Christians. However, the fire actually started randomly among flammable goods in merchant shops.
(July 18, 64 AD) -
64
Nero Rebuilds After Fire
After the Great Fire of Rome, Nero raised money and rebuilt much of what had burned down. He also built his Domus Aurea (Golden House) because his old palace had been burned. -
65
Nerva Suppresses the Piso Conspiracy
Nerva helped Nero suppress the Piso Conspiracy and received special honors (ornamenta triumphalia)n for his efforts -
67
Vespasian Versus the Jewish Rebellion
Vespasian was appointed to command against the Jewish rebellion in Judea (February, AD 67) -
68
End of Nero's Rule
Nero committed suicide when he realized that his days as the emperor were coming to a close
(The Emperors in the Julio-Claudian Dynasty)
(June 9, 68 AD) -
68
Beginning of Galba's Rule
(Year of the Four Emperors)
(8 June, AD 68) -
68
Vitellius is Appointed Governor
Vitellius was appointed governor of lower Germany by Galba. -
69
End of Galba's Rule
(Year of the Four Emperors) (January 15, AD 69) -
69
Beginning of Otho's Rule
(Year of the Four Emperors)
(15 January, AD 69) -
69
Otho Sets Out to Fight Vitellius
Otho sent a naval expedition to Narbonensis, summoned the Danube legions, and marched out to fight Vitellius’ troops
(March 14, AD 69) -
69
Vitellius Defeats Otho
When Otho's troops finally met Vitellius' in Cremona, Vitellius came out victorious. This was called the First Battle of Bedriacum.
(16 April, AD 69) -
69
Death of Vitellius
Assailants stabbed Vitellius because of his cowardliness towards Vespasian and his attack on Rome, and was tossed into the Tiber River. (December 69 AD) -
69
Beginning of Vespasian's Rule
(Emperors in the Flavian Dynasty)
(December 21 AD 69) -
70
Titus Conquers Jerusalem
Titus conquered Jerusalem in the Jewish War along with Vespasian
(70-71 AD) -
76
Birth of Hadrian
(January 24, 76 AD) -
79
Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
(August 24, 79 AD) -
79
Beginning of Titus' Rule
(Emperors in the Flavian Dynasty) -
79
End of Vespasian's Rule
(Emperors in the Flavian Dynasty)
(June 23 AD 79) -
80
Titus Dedicates the Colosseum
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81
Domitian Constructs the Arch of Titus
Domitian constructed the Arch of Titus to commemorate the victories of his father (Vespasian) and his brother (Titus) in the Jewish War -
81
Domitian Rebuilds the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus
Domitian constructed the last rebuilding of the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus (81-96 AD) -
89
End of Titus' Rule
Titus died of natural causes, but many suspected he had been poisoned by Domitian.
(Emperors in the Flavian Dynasty)
(September 13, AD 89) -
89
Beginning of Domitian's Rule
(Emperors in the Flavian Dynasty) -
96
Beginning of Nerva's Rule
(The Five God Emperors)
(September 18, AD 96) -
96
End of Domitian's Rule
(Emperors in the Flavian Dynasty)
(September 18, AD 96) -
97
Nerva Dedicates the Forum of Nerva
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98
Beginning of Trajan's Rule
(The Five Good Emperors) -
98
End of Nerva's Rule
(The Five Good Emperors)
(January, AD 98) -
101
Trajan Defeats the Dacians
Trajan defeated the Dacians at Tapae, this was called the First Dacian War -
117
Building of Trajan's Column
Trajan constructed Trajan’s column, which survived the fall of Rome -
117
End of Trajan's Rule
Trajan fell ill and died in Selinus and his urn was placed at the base of Trajan’s column
(The Five Good Emperors)
(August 9, 117 AD) -
117
Beginning of Hadrian's Rule
(The Five Good Emperors) -
122
Building Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian began building Hadrian’s Wall to mark Rome’s northern boundary in Britain -
130
Hadrian Founds Antinoopolis
Hadrian founded Antinoopolis in Egypt to honor his good friend Antonius who had died (October 30, 130) -
138
End of Hadrian's Rule
(The Five Good Emperors) (July 10, 138 AD)