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Didius Julianus Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

The game “Didius Julianus: A Timeline Challenge” is a fun and educational way to test your knowledge of historical events related to the Roman emperor Didius Julianus. By placing events in their correct chronological order, players can gain a deeper understanding of the life and reign of this controversial figure.

  • Players must correctly sequence the events leading up to Didius Julianus’ rise to power.
  • Challenges include identifying key battles, political decisions, and alliances that shaped Didius Julianus’ reign.
  • Players can compete against friends or test their skills in solo mode to see who can complete the timeline the fastest and with the most accuracy.
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  • 30 January 133: Birth of Didius Julianus
  • 150s: Didius Julianus serves as a senator
  • 175: Didius Julianus appointed consul
  • 177-178: Governorship of Africa Province
  • 179: Didius Julianus serves as proconsul of Asia
  • 180: Didius Julianus serves as proconsul of Africa
  • 180: Didius Julianus becomes Praetorian prefect
  • 28 March 193: Death of Emperor Pertinax
  • 28 March 193: Didius Julianus bids highest for the throne at auction
  • 28 March 193: Didius Julianus proclaimed Roman Emperor
  • 28 March 193: Didius Julianus pays Praetorian Guard for their support
  • March - April 193: Didius Julianus becomes unpopular due to his purchase of the throne
  • April 193: Clodius Albinus, governor of Britain, declared himself Emperor
  • 9 April 193: Septimius Severus, governor of Pannonia, declared himself Emperor
  • 1 June 193: Didius Julianus sentenced to death by the Senate
  • 2 June 193: Didius Julianus executed

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