December 31, 192 AD: Death of Commodus Kicks off Year of the Five Emperors
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as posted by the channelOn December 31, 192 AD, Roman Emperor Commodus was assassinated by his own inner circle, setting the stage for The Year of the Five Emperors in 193.
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