Crisis of the 3rd Century (feb 28, 235 – jan 1, 284)
Description:
Rome enters prolonged instabilityCommodus crowned as emperor – Assassinated.
Brief civil war – Legions of Septimius Severus seized power
Assassination of Emperor Severus
20-25 emperors in a 50 year period
All but 2 were assassinated / executed
Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 28, 235
jan 1, 284
~ 48 years
