197
Centuries: 1st century - 2nd century - 3rd century
Decades: 140s 150s 160s 170s 180s - 190s - 200s 210s 220s 230s 240s
Years: 192 193 194 195 196 - 197 - 198 199 200 201 202
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.