18 ⟶ Germanicus Appointed Commander in Syria

Winter – Germanicus Caesar arrives in Syria, as new commande...
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⚔️ Germanicus Appointed Commander in Germany

Germanicus is appointed commander of the forces in Germany, beginning a campaign that will end in 16.⟶
Germanicus Appointed Commander in Germany (14)
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🎖️ Germanicus Celebrates Triumph in Rome

May 26 – Germanicus returns to Rome as a conquering hero; he celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Cherusci, Chatti and other Germanic tribes west of the Elbe.⟶
Germanicus Celebrates Triumph in Rome (17)
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🛡️ Germanicus Appointed Commander in Syria

Winter – Germanicus Caesar arrives in Syria, as new commander-in-chief for the Roman East.⟶
Germanicus Appointed Commander in Syria (18)
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⚔️ Germanicus' Death and Accusation of Piso

Germanicus Julius Caesar, commander in chief of the Roman legions in the East and beloved by the legionaries, falls ill and dies. On his deathbed he accuses Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso, the governor of Syria, of poisoning him.⟶
Germanicus' Death and Accusation of Piso (19)
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💀 Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso's Death

Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso, Roman statesman and governor of Syria (b. 44 BC)⟶
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