198 CE

Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed.

In the 190s, the 2nd century.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • January 28 – Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar.source
  • January 28 – Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus.source

Conflict & Security

  • Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed.source

Religion & Belief

  • Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211).source

Births

  • Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (died 249)source
  • Lu Kai, Chinese official and general (died 269)source

Deaths

  • Li Jue, Chinese warlord and regentsource
  • Mi Heng, Chinese musician and writer (born 173)source
  • Zhang Yang, Chinese official and warlordsource
  • Liu Yao, Chinese governor and warlord (born 157)source