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Commodus
Commodus , was Roman Emperor from 180 to 192. He also ruled as co-emperor with his father Marcus Aurelius from 177 until his father's death in 180. His name changed throughout his reign; see changes of name for earlier and later forms. His accession as emperor was the first time a son had succeeded his father since Titus succeeded Vespasian in 79...
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176
11.27.176
Emperor Marcus Aurelius grant his son Commodus the rank of ''Imperator'' and makes him Supreme Commander of the Roman legions.
180
3.17.180
Marcus Aurelius dies leaving Commodus the sole emperor of the Roman Empire.
193
1.1.193
The Senate chooses Pertinax against his will to succeed Commodus as Roman Emperor.