176 CE

Emperor Marcus Aurelius grants his son Commodus the rank of Imperator, and makes him Supreme Commander of the Roman legions. Marcus Aurelius and Commodus enter Rome after a campaign north of the Alps, and receive a triumph for their victories over the Germanic tribes. The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is made. It is now kept at Museo Capitolini in Rome (approximate date).

In the 170s, the 2nd century.

Conflict & Security

  • December 23 – Marcus Aurelius and Commodus enter Rome after a campaign north of the Alps, and receive a triumph for their victories over the Germanic tribes.source

Religion & Belief

  • November 27 – Emperor Marcus Aurelius grants his son Commodus the rank of Imperator, and makes him Supreme Commander of the Roman legions.source

Culture & Society

  • The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is made. It is now kept at Museo Capitolini in Rome (approximate date).source

Births

  • Ma Chao, Chinese general and warlord (died 222)source
  • Fa Zheng, Chinese nobleman and adviser (died 220)source
  • Liu Bian, Chinese emperor of the Han dynasty (died 190)source

Deaths

  • Marcus Macrinius Avitus Catonius Vindex, Roman politiciansource
  • Faustina the Younger, Roman empress (born AD 130)source