197 - Definition and Overview

Events

• Roman Emperor Septimius Severus sacks Ctesiphon and captures an enormous number of its inhabitants as slaves.
• Battle of Lugdunum, in which Albinus was killed by the forces of Septimius Severus.
• Legio I Parthica, Legio II Parthica, and Legio III Parthica are levied by Septimius Severus.
• A Christian council is held in Edessa.

Births

Deaths

• February 17 - Clodius Albinus, rival for Roman Emperor.