Ancient Rome

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  • 753 BCE

    the Roman monarchy is founded

  • 753 BCE

    Romulus

    He was one of the founders of Rome. He was in office from 753-716 BCE.
  • 509 BCE

    Roman monarchy ends

    The Roman monarchy ended when the Romans overthrew the last king, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus
  • 509 BCE

    Roman Republic Begins

    This was the next form of government. Instead of a king, there were elected magistrates.
  • 264 BCE

    Punic Wars

    These were three wars between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Republic. This lasted from 264-146 BCE. This resulted in the destruction of Carthage and it's population being enslaved.
  • 202 BCE

    Battle of Zama

    This was the last battle of the second punic war.
  • 100 BCE

    Julius Caesar is born

    His full name was Gaius Julius Caesar. People think he was born on July 12th or 13th 100 BCE. He was a Roman dictator and statesman.
  • 60 BCE

    Triumvirates

    The first triumvirate was a commission with Pompey, Julius Caesar and Marcus Licinius Crassus.
  • 58 BCE

    Gallic Wars

    These were a series of campaigns where Julius Caesar conquered Gaul. They ended in 50 BCE
  • 52 BCE

    Battle of Alesia

    This was a military blockade of Alesia, a city in Gaul.
  • 48 BCE

    Battle of Pharsalus

    This took place in 48 BCE between Pompey the Great and Julius Caesar.
  • 44 BCE

    Julius Caesar is assasinated

    Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of nobles on the senate house of the Ides of March on March 15th, 44 BCE.
  • 42 BCE

    Battle of Phillipi

    This was the final battle of the second triumvirate wars between Mark Antony and Octavian's forces.
  • 31 BCE

    Battle of Actium

    This was a naval battle in Acarnania between Octavian and Mark Antony. Octavian won.
  • 27 BCE

    Roman Republic ends

  • 27 BCE

    Roman Empire Begins

    The Roman empire was created because there was a time of unrest and civil wars.
  • 27 BCE

    Pax Romana

    This was a time of peace within the Mediterranean from the rule of Augustus to Marcus Aurelius's reign. It ended in 180 CE
  • Period: 27 BCE to 14

    Reign of Augustus

    He was the first emperor of Rome.
  • 6 BCE

    Jesus is Born

  • 1 BCE

    2nd Triumvirate

    This was a association with Mark Antony, Lepidus, and Octavian.
  • Period: 14 to 37

    Reign of Tiberius

  • Period: 37 to 41

    Reign of Caligula

  • Period: 41 to 54

    Reign of Claudius

  • Period: 54 to 68

    Reign of Nero

  • Period: 69 to 79

    Reign of Vespasian

  • Period: 70 to 72

    Colosseum

    Construction of this began when Vespasian was ruler.
  • 79

    Mount Vesuvius Erupts

    This is a volcano by the Bay of Naples. When it erupted, it destroyed the city of Pomepeii.
  • Period: 79 to 81

    Reign of Titus

    He is known for conquering Jerusalem. He reign from 79 to 81 CE.
  • Period: 81 to 96

    Reign of Domitian

  • Period: 96 to 98

    Reign of Nerva

  • Period: 98 to 117

    Reign of Trajan

  • Period: 117 to 138

    Reign of Hadrian

    He is the third of the five good emperors. He is also Trajan's adopted son.
  • Period: 138 to 161

    Reign of Antoninus Pius

  • Period: 193 to 211

    Reign of Marcus Aurelius Septimius Severus

  • Period: 270 to 275

    Reign of Aurelian

  • Period: 284 to 305

    Reign of Diocletian

  • Period: 306 to 337

    Reign of Constantine

  • Period: 475 to 476

    Reign of Romulus Augustulus