146 CE

Han Huandi succeeds Han Zhidi as emperor of the Chinese Han dynasty. Marcus Aurelius receives the imperium proconsular. Chadae becomes ruler of the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo.

In the 140s, the 2nd century.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Marcus Aurelius receives the imperium proconsular.source
  • Chadae becomes ruler of the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo.source
  • Faustina the Younger is given the title Augusta, and becomes Roman Empress.source

Conflict & Security

  • Han Huandi succeeds Han Zhidi as emperor of the Chinese Han dynasty.source
  • Change of era name from Yongxi (1st year) to Benchu era of the Chinese Han dynasty.source

Births

  • Guo Si (or Guo Duo), Chinese general (died 197)source

Deaths

  • Han Zhidi, Chinese emperor of the Han dynasty (born 138)source
  • Sextus Erucius Clarus, Roman politiciansource