Roman Timeline

By JT Moore
  • 46 BCE

    Julius Caesar won a civil war and became dictator.

    Julius Caesar won a civil war and became dictator.
    Julius Caesar won a civil war and became dictator.
  • 44 BCE

    Julius Caesar was murdered.

    Julius Caesar was murdered.
  • 30 BCE

    Octavian takes control of the Roman world.

    Octavian takes control of the Roman world.
    Octavian takes control of the Roman world.
  • 27 BCE

    Augtus becomes the first roman emperor.

    Augtus becomes the first roman emperor.
  • 1 CE

    According to Christian tradition, Jesus is born.

    According to Christian tradition, Jesus is born.
  • 117

    The roman empire reaches its larges extent.

    The roman empire reaches its larges extent.
    The roman empire reaches its larges extent.
  • 284

    A soldier named Dioclentian became emperor.

    A soldier named Dioclentian became emperor.
    A soldier named Dioclentian became emperor.
  • 313

    Empire constantine ends the persecution of christians in the empire.

    Empire constantine ends the persecution of christians in the empire.
    Empire constantine ends the persecution of christians in the empire.
  • 476

    The western roman empire collapses.

    The western roman empire collapses.
  • 527

    Justian becomes Byzantine Emperor.

    Justian becomes Byzantine Emperor.
    Justian becomes Byzantine Emperor.
  • 1054

    Great scheme divides Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic chruches.

    Great scheme divides Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic chruches.
    Great scheme divides Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic chruches.
  • 1453

    Constantiople falls to the ottoman turks. Byzantine empire ends.

    Constantiople falls to the ottoman turks. Byzantine empire ends.
    Constantiople falls to the ottoman turks. Byzantine empire ends.