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What Happened in 180 AD

Historical Events in 180 AD

  • Mar 17 Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius dies leaving his son Commodus aged 18 as sole emperor
  • Jul 17 6 inhabitants of Carthage, North Africa executed for being Christians. Earliest record of Christianity in this part of the world.

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