196 CE
In order to assure the support of the Roman legion in Germany on his march to Rome, Clodius Albinus is declared Augustus by his army while crossing Gaul. The Xian Emperor returns to war-ravaged Luoyang and seeks the protection of warlord Cao Cao. He is advised to move the capital to Xuchang; the emperor becomes a pawn in the hands of the Chinese warlords. First year of the Jian'an Era, during the reign of the Xian Emperor of the Han.
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
- In order to assure the support of the Roman legion in Germany on his march to Rome, Clodius Albinus is declared Augustus by his army while crossing Gaul.source
Conflict & Security
- Emperor Septimius Severus attempts to assassinate Clodius Albinus but fails, causing Albinus to retaliate militarily.source
- The Xian Emperor returns to war-ravaged Luoyang and seeks the protection of warlord Cao Cao. He is advised to move the capital to Xuchang; the emperor becomes a pawn in the hands of the Chinese warlords.source
- Emperor Septimius Severus captures and sacks Byzantium; the city is rebuilt and regains its previous prosperity.source
Religion & Belief
- A church council is held in Caesarea over the date of Easter.source
Crime & Justice
- Hadrian's Wall in Britain is partially destroyed.source
Culture & Society
- First year of the Jian'an Era, during the reign of the Xian Emperor of the Han.source
Births
- Cao Chong, son of Cao Cao (d. 208)source