161 ⟶ Roman Empire Initiates Conflict with Parthia

– 166: Roman–Parthian War of 161–166.
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⚔️ Vitellius' Parthian Campaign: Support for Tiridates III

Lucius Vitellius defeats Artabanus III of Parthia in support of another claimant to the throne, Tiridates III.⟶
Vitellius' Parthian Campaign: Support for Tiridates III (36)
Roman EmpireMilitary CampaignSuccessionRoman-Parthian WarsRegional Conflict

🛡️ Lucius Annius Vinicianus's Appointment as Legatus in Roman-Parthian War

Lucius Annius Vinicianus, Roman senator and legatus in the Roman–Parthian War of 58–63.⟶
Lucius Annius Vinicianus's Appointment as Legatus in Roman-Parthian War (39)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireRoman-Parthian WarsMilitarySenatorAncient rome

⚔️ Roman-Parthian War Begins over Armenia

War between Rome and Parthia breaks out due to the invasion of Armenia by King Vologases I, who has replaced the Roman-supported ruler with his brother Tiridates I of Armenia. (approximate date)⟶
Roman-Parthian War Begins over Armenia (56)
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ArmeniaArmenia

⚔️ Roman Annexation of Armenia and Mesopotamia

– 116: A war with Parthia results in Armenia and Mesopotamia being temporarily annexed into the Roman Empire.⟶
Roman Annexation of Armenia and Mesopotamia (114)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireRoman-Parthian WarsMilitary ExpansionAncient WarfareImperialism
ArmeniaArmenia

⚔️ Roman Empire Initiates Conflict with Parthia

– 166: Roman–Parthian War of 161–166.⟶
Roman Empire Initiates Conflict with Parthia (161)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireWarfareMilitary ConflictRoman-Parthian WarsImperialism