165 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century – 2nd century – 3rd century |
| Decades: | 130s 140s 150s – 160s – 170s 180s 190s |
| Years: | 162 163 164 – 165 – 166 167 168 |
The year 165 AD (which means Anno Domini, or "in the year of the Lord") was a common year. It started on a Monday in the Julian calendar.
What Happened in 165 AD?
Roman Empire Events
Roman Army Victories
The Roman general Avidius Cassius had great success fighting against the Parthian Empire. His army captured important cities like Artaxata, Seleucia on the Tigris, and Ctesiphon. Because of these losses, the Parthians asked for peace.
A Big Sickness Spreads
A widespread illness, now known as the Antonine Plague, started in Rome. This sickness affected many people across the Roman Empire.
New Roman Territories
The city of Dura-Europos was taken over by the Romans. They also set up a military base, called a garrison, at Doura Europos along the Euphrates River. Avidius Cassius also captured Nisibis and took control of the northern part of Mesopotamia.
Changes in Roman Law
The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius created four new legal areas in Italy. This helped to organize the laws and how they were managed across the country.
Religious Events
A Christian Philosopher
Justin Martyr, a well-known philosopher from Nablus, was put to death in Rome. He was executed because he was a Christian. He is remembered as an early defender of Christian beliefs.
A New Christian Book
A writer from Syria named Tatian wrote a book called Discourse to the Greek (Oratio ad Graecos). This book was one of the first Christian writings that talked about the problems with paganism, which was the worship of many gods.
People Born in 165 AD
- Macrinus, who would later become a Roman emperor (around this time).
People Who Died in 165 AD
- Justin Martyr, an early Christian writer and philosopher.
- Claudius Ptolemaeus, a famous Greek astronomer and geographer (around this time).
- Empress Deng Mengnu, the wife of Emperor Huan of Han from China.
- Elpinice (daughter of Herodes Atticus), a noblewoman.
