What happened in 165?
Battle of Ctesiphon, Siege of Edessa and Justin Martyr — among 9 events recorded in 165. A further event is dated only to the wider period.
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Wars & Conflicts 2
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Battle of Ctesiphon
165 battle in the Roman-Parthian Wars
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Siege of Edessa
165 siege of Parthian-held Edessa by Roman forces
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People 4
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Justin Martyr died
2nd century CE Christian apologist and martyr
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Appian died
Greco-Roman historian (c. 95 – c.165)
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Peregrinus Proteus died
2nd century Greek Cynic philosopher
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Macrinus born
Born in Cherchell. Roman emperor from 217 to 218.
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Dated to the wider period
Wikidata records this entry only to a century, decade or millennium rather than to a specific year. It is listed here because 165 is where that broader date falls, not because it is known to have happened in 165.
2nd century 1
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Julia Domna born
Born in Homs. Ancient Roman empress.
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