155 CE

The Council of Rome, a pre-ecumenical church council, is held and presided over by Bishop of Rome Anicetus.

In the 150s, the 2nd century.

Religion & Belief

  • The Council of Rome, a pre-ecumenical church council, is held and presided over by Bishop of Rome Anicetus.source

Births

  • Dio Cassius, Roman historian (died c. 235)source
  • Cao Cao, Chinese statesman and warlord (died 220)source
  • Sun Jian, Chinese general and warlord (died 191)source
  • Tertullian, Roman Christian theologian (died c. 240)source

Deaths

  • Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna (born AD 65)source