37. The reign of Marcus Aurelius (jan 1, 161 – jan 1, 180)
Description:
Sadly Marcus Aurelius was filled with war and conflict. There was a war against Parthia and Armenia, and a invasion of the Germanic tribes to the north.The Marcus fell ill and later died near the battlefield in modern day Vienna, his 19 year old son, Commodus, became emperor.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 161
jan 1, 180
~ 19 years