Roman Empire Timeline

By Ianlangille
  • Founding of Rome
    753 BCE

    Founding of Rome

    Rome was founded by the first king of Rome, Romulus. It was originally called Roma.
  • Rome Becomes a Republic
    509 BCE

    Rome Becomes a Republic

    The last king is expelled and Rome is now run by senators.
  • Hannibal Invades Italy
    218 BCE

    Hannibal Invades Italy

    Hannibal leads the Carthage army into Italy. This becomes part of the Second Punic War.
  • Julius Caesar Becomes the First Dictator of Rome
    45 BCE

    Julius Caesar Becomes the First Dictator of Rome

    Julius beats Pompey in a civil war and ends the Roman Republic. This results in the creation of the 12 month calendar.
  • Julius Caesar is Assassinated
    44 BCE

    Julius Caesar is Assassinated

    Julius is betrayed by his followers and his close friend Marcus Brutus( this lead to the famous phrase "Et tu, Brute?) on the Isle of March. They intended to bring the republic but started civil war instead.
  • Roman Empire Begins
    27 BCE

    Roman Empire Begins

    Octavius appoints himself "Augustus", which means the first emperor.
  • A Large Part of Rome Burns
    64

    A Large Part of Rome Burns

    Neno sets fire to Rome and blames it on the Christians.
  • Colossem is Completed
    80

    Colossem is Completed

    The largest amphitheatre at the time is completed. It fights to the death are held between animals, gladiators and peasants.
  • Christianity
    380

    Christianity

    Theodosius I proclaims Christianity as the sole religion of Rome.
  • The Fall of Rome
    476

    The Fall of Rome

    German Goth Odoacer defeats Romulus Augustus in battle which leads to the fall of the Roman Empire. This is the beginning of the dark ages in Europe.